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FE58 YXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,778 mi
Last recorded144,778 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,302 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 143,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,930 miles

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

Gear lever knob insecure

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 18 Jan 2017 141,916 miles

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

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

Gear lever knob insecure

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,684 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 140,636 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,858 miles

emission level too low to get a reading

Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,857 miles

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

emission level too low to get a reading

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,968 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 YXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

FE58 YXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FE58 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 YXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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