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FE58 LXJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,720 mi
Last recorded99,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,246 miles

Front & Rear discs corroded

Front Both wheel bearings feel slightly rough

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front & Rear discs corroded

Front Both wheel bearings feel slightly rough

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,617 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,808 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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FE58 LXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE58 LXJ registered?

FE58 LXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is FE58 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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