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FE58 MVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,661 mi
Last recorded203,661 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 203,661 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 192,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp damaged and misted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 192,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp damaged and misted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 171,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 171,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,458 miles

Nearside Front c.v gaiter small clip missing

Fail 12 Sep 2017 150,458 miles

Nearside Front c.v gaiter small clip missing

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 133,877 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 125,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,151 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,138 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,842 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center of tread

o/s/f alloy wheel rim has small dent to inner bead rim

o/s/f tyre wearing low in center of tread

Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center of tread

o/s/f alloy wheel rim has small dent to inner bead rim

o/s/f tyre wearing low in center of tread

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 MVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

FE58 MVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FE58 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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