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AK58 FUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,595 miles

Chip to windscreen

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 May 2025 113,817 miles

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 May 2024 108,930 miles

Chip to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2023 105,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 102,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 99,388 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2020 85,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 85,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 78,714 miles

Aux drive belt worn

Exhaust corroding

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 10 May 2018 73,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 73,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 68,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2015 56,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2014 49,423 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 17 May 2013 43,121 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 34,845 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 FUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

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

Is AK58 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 FUH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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