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FE58 LYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 146,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Ball joint clamp (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 142,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 139,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,866 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,452 miles

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

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,094 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,392 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 62,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,725 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 LYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

FE58 LYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FE58 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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