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AK08 FFT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

222,190 mi
Last recorded222,190 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 222,190 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 11 May 2023 195,157 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 173,353 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 30 May 2022 173,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2021 152,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,916 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake loose in clip

Offside Rear handbrake loose in clip

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

Pass 8 May 2019 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both hand brake support brackets broken - n/s & o/s

steering rack damp

unable to check boot space fully

Fail 3 May 2019 124,811 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both hand brake support brackets broken - n/s & o/s

steering rack damp

unable to check boot space fully

Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad getting low & wearing a lot thinner than nearside rear outer pad. Strong advise to be checked out asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres starting to get low

unable to check boot space fully due to customer belongings

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,986 miles

oil around gearbox?

Pass 4 May 2016 77,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 38,621 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,096 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 FFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FFT, 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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AK08 FFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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