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FE58 MSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 160,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 134,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,483 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,249 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 99,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,373 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 MSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

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

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