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FE58 MDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,984 mi
Last recorded153,984 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 153,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,282 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 150,263 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 139,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 133,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 128,487 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread no codes exposed

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre tread perished

both rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Fail 1 May 2018 102,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread no codes exposed

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre tread perished

both rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,887 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHT WORN INNER EDGE.............

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,317 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread

Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have uneven tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 MDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MDV, 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

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What year was FE58 MDV registered?

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

Is FE58 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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