MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Sub frames surface corroded
Exhaust flexy deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate catching brake disc
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat sheild insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear possible wheel bearing noise?
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all brake discs pitted
power steering fluid on echaust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust flexi starting to come away
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front exhaust flexi starting to come away
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK58 FTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?
AK58 FTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2008.
Is AK58 FTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK58 FTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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