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FG58 DBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,658 mi
Last recorded168,658 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 168,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 168,488 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 156,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 142,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,367 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,712 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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FG58 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG58 DBY, 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 FG58 DBY registered?

FG58 DBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is FG58 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 DBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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