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MF58 GYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,138 mi
Last recorded149,138 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 GYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 149,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front strut top bearing starting to seize

Pass 16 May 2023 138,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 138,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 135,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 133,797 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,551 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 105,551 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,604 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,136 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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MF58 GYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GYG, 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 MF58 GYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for MF58 GYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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