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AK58 FTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,612 mi
Last recorded207,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 207,612 miles

Oil leak

Sub frames surface corroded

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 204,370 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 188,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,067 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to come away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,067 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,234 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 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.

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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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