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AV58 EHU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

242,682 mi
Last recorded242,682 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 242,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 231,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 221,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 211,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 201,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 182,062 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 182,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,099 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,600 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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AV58 EHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AV58 EHU, 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 AV58 EHU registered?

AV58 EHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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The MOT history for AV58 EHU 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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