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FE58 MWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 155,835 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 155,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight free movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres recoded below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyres wearing heavily on the inside shoulders (especially the fronts)

n/s/r , o/s/r , o/s/f tyre valves perished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 144,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,644 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 131,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,897 miles

gearbox covered in oil

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,826 miles

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

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

oil residue around gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,874 miles

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,228 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 MWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 MWU registered?

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

Is FE58 MWU safe to buy?

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