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FE58 MDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,586 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,014 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,471 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 MDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

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

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