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AK58 FSS

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,398 mi
Last recorded75,398 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,398 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper seal, (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper seal, (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,799 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,050 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,847 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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AK58 FSS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK58 FSS, 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 AK58 FSS registered?

AK58 FSS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is AK58 FSS safe to buy?

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