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AK58 FTY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 119,943 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))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 119,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 0.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section pre dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended For retracting seat belts, check that excess webbing is wound into the retracting unit with the mechanism fastened and the seat unoccupied. Check this with the seat base set in its rearmost position. (7.1.2 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 98,214 miles

all suspension arm rubber covers slightly perish

cover fitted

front discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,808 miles

Nearside front and offside front wishbones, bottom ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside front and offside front wishbones, bottom ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,088 miles

Nearside rear tyre is in poor condition, outer sidewall is damaged, has deep cuts and tread is low 2mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,727 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,226 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 62,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear light cover damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear light cover damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,838 miles

Near side front tyre worn outer and inner side,cut on tyre also.

Off side front tyre worn outer and inner side.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Near side front tyre worn outer and inner side,cut on tyre also.

Off side front tyre worn outer and inner side.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,774 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 FTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

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