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FV58 MSX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,003 mi
Last recorded160,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 MSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 160,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 155,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 149,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 142,593 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 137,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,356 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,572 miles

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

both rear tyres perished,no cords showing

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,773 miles

front and rear number plate centre gap wider than normal recommend new new number plates

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

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 MSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV58 MSX registered?

FV58 MSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is FV58 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 MSX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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