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FE58 MLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,683 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,882 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,302 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

underside has light corrotion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,849 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 83,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,921 miles

condition of centre exhaust clamp

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

condition of centre exhaust clamp

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,224 miles

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

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,482 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump bolt (2.3.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump bolt (2.3.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 15,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,199 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 MLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

FE58 MLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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