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FE58 MVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,450 mi
Last recorded102,450 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,450 miles

s;ight play in steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,643 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,411 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,281 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,059 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 MVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

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

Is FE58 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MVR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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