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AK58 YOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,353 mi
Last recorded139,353 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 139,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 128,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,258 miles

all tyres at 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,269 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,996 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,996 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 20,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,423 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 YOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

AK58 YOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AK58 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YOA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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