MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
front flexi exhaust blowing
offside rear tyre close to legal limit slight uneven tread wear and heavily worn on edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV58 MTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?
FV58 MTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2008.
Is FV58 MTF safe to buy?
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