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AK08 FGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

248,821 mi
Last recorded248,821 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 248,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in places

Fail 8 Nov 2023 248,821 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in places

Pass 10 Nov 2022 239,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 223,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 202,874 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

off side rear lamp slightly faded

Pass 13 May 2019 175,270 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 175,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 151,038 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim bent

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,982 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,292 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

AK08 FGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AK08 FGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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