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AK08 DWW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,554 mi
Last recorded31,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 28,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 28,065 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 28,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,881 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 8 Jun 2023 27,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 25 May 2022 26,731 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to inner and outer side walls

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,468 miles

Offside Front mirror glass starting to fade.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 20,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 17,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,625 miles

adv both front tyres wearing on edges

adv screw in nearside rear tyre tread

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AK08 DWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 DWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK08 DWW registered?

AK08 DWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AK08 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 DWW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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