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CE58 GWV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,438 mi
Last recorded152,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 GWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 152,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 149,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 145,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 145,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 140,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 140,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 127,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,918 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 125,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,953 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 25 Mar 2013 94,761 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 82,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,203 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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CE58 GWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE58 GWV, 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 CE58 GWV registered?

CE58 GWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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