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FY58 WFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,374 miles

Front radiator support brackets corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,728 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 128,728 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn badly on inner edge & under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,863 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,093 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,001 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 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

FY58 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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