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FE58 MHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,221 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arm mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,200 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,863 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting rubber split but not affecting spring performance. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting rubber split but not affecting spring performance. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,369 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished and worn to 3mm in places.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,362 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished and worn to 3mm in places.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,071 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,832 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,828 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,394 miles

grease found on top of offside front track rod end source unknown

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE58 MHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

FE58 MHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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