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AK08 FGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,904 mi
Last recorded197,904 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 197,904 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 197,904 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 193,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,660 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 144,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 130,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,533 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,453 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,654 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 FGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

AK08 FGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AK08 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 FGG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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