CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF58 GYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,067 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on both edges (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Front coli spring not fully at stop on strut but secure

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diesel residue around fuel filter

Fail 21 Dec 2018 123,067 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on both edges (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Front coli spring not fully at stop on strut but secure

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diesel residue around fuel filter

Pass 22 Dec 2017 116,067 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 115,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2016 105,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both and 0 tread inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drop link. D bush slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,840 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,949 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 15 Jan 2011 55,951 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF58 GYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MF58 GYU, 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

How do I check the history of MF58 GYU?

You can check the full history of MF58 GYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF58 GYU registered?

MF58 GYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is MF58 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 GYU shows 14 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.

Does MF58 GYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF58 GYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.