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AK58 FSU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,628 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Short arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 106,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Short arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 90,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,089 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,630 miles

Front slight damage on front registration plate

Nearside Rear cut in outer sidewall on tyre close to inner ply/cords

Fail 10 Jan 2018 70,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front slight damage on front registration plate

Nearside Rear cut in outer sidewall on tyre close to inner ply/cords

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,664 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,619 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 FSU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 FSU, 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 17 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 FSU registered?

AK58 FSU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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