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FV58 MOF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,247 mi
Last recorded182,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 MOF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 182,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 178,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 171,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 163,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 155,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 139,458 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 139,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,457 miles

Fuel filter misted

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,051 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn

o/s rear worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coolant leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 110,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,019 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 44,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV58 MOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

FV58 MOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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