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FE58 YYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,689 mi
Last recorded169,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 169,689 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 164,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 160,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 155,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 152,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 149,350 miles

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

flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

nearside front tyre have cut(s) on inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge and have cut(s) on inner sidewall

Pass 16 May 2017 145,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 137,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 137,134 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,081 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 115,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 115,768 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all tyres close to wear bands & worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,921 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 YYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

FE58 YYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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