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FV58 MOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,585 mi
Last recorded192,585 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 192,585 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 192,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,925 miles

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

O/s/f Front splash guard damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,468 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 161,444 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 145,349 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 129,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,885 miles

n/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,223 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 MOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV58 MOA, 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 MOA registered?

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

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