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FX58 YZW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,029 mi
Last recorded109,029 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 YZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,029 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,579 miles

front exhaust flange bolts corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flange bolts corroded

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded on edge

o/s front tyre on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,343 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,970 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,965 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,787 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2015 50,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,149 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,021 miles

both o/s tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,163 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,338 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX58 YZW 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 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 FX58 YZW, 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 FX58 YZW registered?

FX58 YZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is FX58 YZW safe to buy?

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