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AK58 FTV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,951 mi
Last recorded59,951 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 59,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 59,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,968 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 55,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 50,164 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,056 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 FTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

AK58 FTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is AK58 FTV safe to buy?

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