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MV58 AKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 AKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,374 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre bald on b oth edges of tread

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and starting to deteriorate

Offside front tyre bald on both edges of tread

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MV58 AKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MV58 AKG, 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 MV58 AKG registered?

MV58 AKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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