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FE58 MWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 MWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,895 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls are splitting

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

Nearside Front Nearside front windscreen washer jet is inoperative

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,895 miles

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

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls are splitting

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

Nearside Front Nearside front windscreen washer jet is inoperative

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,395 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer skins coming off

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,274 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,298 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 75,298 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust system rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust system rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,755 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 64,755 miles

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,701 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 37,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,694 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 MWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

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

Is FE58 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 MWN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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