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FE58 MSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,727 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tank (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 117,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing the chords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing the chords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,805 miles

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

both front droplink boots slightly worn

exhaust bracket broken off but exhaust supported ok

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,083 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,083 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on zero all so perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge all so perished and the nrs tyre is perishing as well (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nsr osr tyres cracked and perished on the tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,886 miles

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

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

exhaust slifgtly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,886 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slifgtly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,076 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 MSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

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

Is FE58 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MSU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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