MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear discs worn
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 ()
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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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.
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What year was MF58 GYU registered?
MF58 GYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.
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