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FE58 MRX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,240 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,995 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,995 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,648 miles

o/s handbrake retaining clip snapped

o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,648 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s handbrake retaining clip snapped

o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,167 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 36,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2015 32,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,666 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,665 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE58 MRX?

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What year was FE58 MRX registered?

FE58 MRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FE58 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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