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FY58 OAE

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,359 mi
Last recorded150,359 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 OAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 150,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,691 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 140,665 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Dec 2019 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,801 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 120,801 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,362 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 109,308 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,596 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 94,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,763 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,332 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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FY58 OAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY58 OAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY58 OAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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