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FE58 MBF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,783 mi
Last recorded234,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 234,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 228,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 223,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 223,119 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 223,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 223,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside No. plate lamp defective: Flickering

Pass 9 Jun 2021 218,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 218,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside No. Plate lamp flickers

Pass 2 Jun 2020 213,371 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 208,773 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 206,764 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 200,412 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift at rear of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 192,149 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 182,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 182,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 175,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 161,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn.

coolant pipe on front of engine corroded.

front brakes slightly imbalanced,nearside low.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 126,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear brake discs are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear door is scuffed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 MBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

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

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