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FE58 LYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,871 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,586 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 88,586 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,493 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 73,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,558 miles

rear brakes worn to limit

rear tyres uneven inner tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,752 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres perished and uneven inner tread

Fail 8 Jan 2016 44,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes worn

front tyres perished and uneven inner tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,716 miles

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

very slight split on n/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,165 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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FE58 LYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE58 LYD, 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 FE58 LYD registered?

FE58 LYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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