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FV58 MPX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dampness around fuel filter

Fail 14 Dec 2021 84,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,479 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

small split on turbo hose repaired

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,896 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,431 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,846 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 52,834 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,906 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 MPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

FV58 MPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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