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AK58 FSZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 114,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,321 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Aug 2023 109,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 105,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has flat spots

Fail 13 May 2019 82,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has flat spots

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,175 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 3 May 2017 68,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

rear discs lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,614 miles

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

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

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 FSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

AK58 FSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is AK58 FSZ safe to buy?

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