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MA08 FAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,026 miles

Off Side Hand Brake Low Reading

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,923 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,701 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,967 miles

offside headlamp dim

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,444 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 35,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,699 miles

rear brake dics scored and worn.

Pass 23 May 2011 17,413 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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MA08 FAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MA08 FAK, 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 MA08 FAK registered?

MA08 FAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MA08 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 FAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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