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AK08 FFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 136,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 101,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 97,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 12,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,305 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,949 miles

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)

headlight washers not working

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,298 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 FFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

AK08 FFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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