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AK08 ZUX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ZUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,449 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Shocker Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

advice tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,495 miles

very minor distortion on rear tyres inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inneredge but no cords showing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,609 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,228 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 ZUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZUX, 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 ZUX registered?

AK08 ZUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is AK08 ZUX safe to buy?

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