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AK58 FUE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,051 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 136,104 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,250 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,044 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,478 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,580 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,580 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken n#s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,230 miles

front pads looking low

under covers

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,005 miles

Horn not very loud.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not very loud.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,113 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,303 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FUE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

AK58 FUE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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