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MF58 GXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,352 mi
Last recorded116,352 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 GXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and both boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING / PERISHED

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes showing wear and nearside sticking slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,215 miles

Offside Front TYRE SIDE CUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,499 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,407 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer wall [flap has been glued]

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,286 miles

smoke test carried out - clean burn - machine would not register

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,709 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MF58 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF58 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF58 GXV registered?

MF58 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MF58 GXV safe to buy?

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