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FE58 MFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,655 mi
Last recorded138,655 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 138,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 131,208 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 131,207 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed o/s/front door wont open from outside (6.2.B.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/ front drop link has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/front drop link has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/rear tyre below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken n/s/front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,242 miles

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 28 Aug 2012 89,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,622 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 MFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

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

Is FE58 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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