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AK08 FGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,594 mi
Last recorded158,594 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 158,594 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 158,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 156,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 138,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 124,509 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,575 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 111,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,881 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,757 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,380 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,432 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,355 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

AK08 FGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is AK08 FGF safe to buy?

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