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AO08 AYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,411 miles

Coolant leak ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 88,411 miles

Coolant leak ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 81,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner c.v gaitors starting to perish

engine oil leaks noted

r/n/s wheel rim damaged on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,465 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,221 miles

Offside Rear tyre is feathering on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 50,218 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,088 miles

Coolant Leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 29,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,750 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,894 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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AO08 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 AYW, 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 AO08 AYW registered?

AO08 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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