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CM58 MOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM58 MOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,861 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and perished

Offside Front tyre down to wear bars and perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in treads

Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,379 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre down to 2.5mm tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre down to 3.0mm tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 122,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre down to 2.5mm tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre down to 3.0mm tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,124 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,338 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,630 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 31 Oct 2016 89,625 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,625 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2015 80,757 miles

Offside Rear misshaped

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,684 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,683 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 55,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,752 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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CM58 MOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CM58 MOG, 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 CM58 MOG registered?

CM58 MOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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