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FE58 MWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,837 mi
Last recorded144,837 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 144,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 134,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 123,363 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,802 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,802 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,786 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,786 miles

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

Both sides sill covers fitted

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,012 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,558 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,919 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 MWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

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

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