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NC58 AKX

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,786 mi
Last recorded117,786 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 AKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,786 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,000 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 102,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,670 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,526 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,550 miles

cuts in both rear tyres

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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NC58 AKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC58 AKX, 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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What year was NC58 AKX registered?

NC58 AKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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