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AK08 DXJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,928 mi
Last recorded228,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 228,928 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 228,926 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 222,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 215,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 208,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 199,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling on back box

Pass 20 Sep 2021 190,781 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 190,781 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 187,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 181,373 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 172,329 miles

corrosion to front brake discs and worn uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2017 165,190 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 155,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 148,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,407 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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AK08 DXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

AK08 DXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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