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AK08 FFU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,265 mi
Last recorded138,265 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 138,265 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 132,258 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 124,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 124,920 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 117,385 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 110,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 104,019 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 104,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 97,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,910 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 90,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,870 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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AK08 FFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 FFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK08 FFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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