CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE58 LYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,807 mi
Last recorded220,807 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 220,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush in floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 197,340 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2023 197,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended nor retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 171,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 171,812 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 157,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 130,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 103,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,862 miles

front tyres weairng low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,862 miles

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

front tyres weairng low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,183 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE58 LYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LYY, 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

How do I check the history of FE58 LYY?

You can check the full history of FE58 LYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE58 LYY registered?

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

Is FE58 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LYY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE58 LYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE58 LYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.