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FG58 DCX

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth121,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,135 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 111,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,875 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,089 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

no plate bulb failure indicated on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,537 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 81,528 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 162,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,620 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth?

Based on 509 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,976
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
coil spring fractured 4
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FG58 DCX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 121,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG58 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG58 DCX registered?

FG58 DCX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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