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CE58 GWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,621 mi
Last recorded189,621 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 GWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 189,621 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 189,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 185,027 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 185,027 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 177,781 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 177,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 171,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 162,891 miles

slight play n/s/r suspension component

slight play o/s/r suspension component

Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 152,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,296 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,454 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.215/55r16

Fail 22 Nov 2016 111,454 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.215/55r16

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,313 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 4 Dec 2013 66,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,266 miles

front tyres starting to get low.

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 GWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

CE58 GWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is CE58 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 GWX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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