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MF58 GYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 127,364 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 127,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (Fuel filter) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,848 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 118,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 111,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,192 miles

exhaust flexi word

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,562 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 20 Feb 2018 91,597 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (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 20 Mar 2017 85,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,868 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,642 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,402 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MF58 GYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF58 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

MF58 GYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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