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FY58 WFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,473 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,688 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 111,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,549 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 101,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,458 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,554 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 76,551 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 69,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,097 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 63,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Wiper smearing the screen.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Wiper smearing the screen.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,930 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 17 Sep 2013 32,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,729 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 WFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY58 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

FY58 WFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FY58 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 WFO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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