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FE58 MFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 135,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 109,378 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking At or around fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Possibly fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,746 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,259 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,259 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,230 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

REAR TYRES SLIGHT UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR AT TIME OF TEST!!!!

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,919 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES SLIGHT UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR AT TIME OF TEST!!!!

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MFJ 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 68.8%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

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