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FN58 XXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 XXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 117,992 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,092 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 116,092 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Jan 2020 113,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 113,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter has a light misting.

offside rear outer position lamp bulb deteriorated.

windscreen is misted/dirty on the inside.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 95,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter has a light misting.

offside rear outer position lamp bulb deteriorated.

windscreen is misted/dirty on the inside.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 67,053 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,302 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emitter engine

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,112 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,112 miles

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

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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FN58 XXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN58 XXV, 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 FN58 XXV registered?

FN58 XXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FN58 XXV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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