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AK58 YOE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 104,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,880 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 55,163 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,263 miles

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

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 YOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

AK58 YOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is AK58 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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