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FE58 LYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,658 mi
Last recorded211,658 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 211,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 210,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 210,705 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 197,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 197,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 176,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 176,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 158,650 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 158,587 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 151,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,671 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,366 miles

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

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

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 LYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE58 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 LYU registered?

FE58 LYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FE58 LYU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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