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AK58 FTA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,950 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,282 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,643 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,474 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,590 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

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 FTA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

AK58 FTA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is AK58 FTA safe to buy?

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