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AK08 FGM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,600 mi
Last recorded125,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 125,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,136 miles

both rear tyres stepping badly

top ,under and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 123,134 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping badly

top ,under and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,282 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,301 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 FGM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

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

Is AK08 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 FGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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