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AM08 WAA

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,466 mi
Last recorded63,466 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 WAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 63,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,663 miles

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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AM08 WAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM08 WAA, 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 AM08 WAA registered?

AM08 WAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 WAA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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