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S66 AKW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 AKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OBD not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OBD not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,112 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 70,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,521 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,521 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,895 miles

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

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

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,491 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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S66 AKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 S66 AKW, 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 S66 AKW registered?

S66 AKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is S66 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 AKW 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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