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FY58 WFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 131,698 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,924 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,963 miles

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,058 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 58,058 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2012 43,134 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,036 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pads

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 WFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

FY58 WFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is FY58 WFK safe to buy?

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