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FE58 MFA

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,005 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 72,005 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 52,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,008 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 32,008 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,207 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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FE58 MFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE58 MFA registered?

FE58 MFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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