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FG58 DFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,815 mi
Last recorded174,815 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 174,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 174,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,154 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2020 157,752 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 153,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 153,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 142,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,509 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 117,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 109,365 miles

Rear brake pads have about 500 miles left

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,859 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 DFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG58 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

FG58 DFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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