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FE58 MBO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,677 mi
Last recorded112,677 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 112,677 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting area of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt not fully inspected due to the fitment of bench seat cover

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,746 miles

Front Subframe corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Slight leak from power steering rack

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light White light emitted. Incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Slight leak from power steering rack

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,363 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,404 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front ABS pump damp at feed pipe may be leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,334 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front ABS pump damp at feed pipe may be leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front shocker casings slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front shocker casings slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,749 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f shocker casing slightly corroded

o/s/f shocker casing slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f shocker casing slightly corroded

o/s/f shocker casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,499 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,636 miles

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,636 miles

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,280 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 MBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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