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FY58 WFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,503 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2024 132,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2024 132,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 109,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,696 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,326 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,335 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,335 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,060 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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FY58 WFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY58 WFE, 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 FY58 WFE registered?

FY58 WFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is FY58 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 WFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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