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AK57 EPJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,192 mi
Last recorded110,192 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 110,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake efficiency below 16%

Fail 19 Nov 2025 110,183 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake efficiency below 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 105,509 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f shock absorber heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,835 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,100 miles

Nail in Nearside front tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,149 miles

rear brake pad thickness getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,037 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perishing, nail in tread

rear brake pad thickness getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,466 miles

N/S Front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,145 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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AK57 EPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK57 EPJ, 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 AK57 EPJ registered?

AK57 EPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AK57 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 EPJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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