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FV58 MMA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,132 mi
Last recorded200,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 MMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 200,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 176,666 miles

engine oil leak

front number is deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2021 171,170 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 171,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 163,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,590 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,590 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,999 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,123 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,092 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 78,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,256 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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FV58 MMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV58 MMA, 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 FV58 MMA registered?

FV58 MMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FV58 MMA safe to buy?

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