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AV58 EHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 141,079 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 141,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 115,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 108,009 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,758 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 107,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre age cracks in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,194 miles

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both upper mounts (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre age cracks in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

O/s Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,559 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,677 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 101,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,343 miles

emissions too low to detect 0.04ppm

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,083 miles

nearside rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,631 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 EHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV58 EHW, 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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AV58 EHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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