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CV58 HCG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,347 mi
Last recorded128,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,347 miles

Front brake disc's very rusty

Upper engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 128,347 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's very rusty

Nearside Front spotlight bulb fitted incorrectly

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 115,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

lower cover damaged

play in n/s/r top arm rose bush

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and getting low (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

lower cover damaged

play in n/s/r top arm rose bush

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,235 miles

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

engine cooling pipe very rusty

engine lower cover fitted

n/s/f crack in tread and inner side wall

n/s/r tyre getting low andsplits in outer side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2015 94,235 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

engine cooling pipe very rusty

engine lower cover fitted

n/s/f crack in tread and inner side wall

n/s/r tyre getting low andsplits in outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 83,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wiper blades not tested

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,775 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed.

front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders.

lower engine cover fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 69,775 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch siezed.

front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders.

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,742 miles

engine has an oil leak.

full lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread as marked.

vehicle fitted with tow bar.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 55,742 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine has an oil leak.

full lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread as marked.

vehicle fitted with tow bar.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,810 miles

n/s/r tyre worn.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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CV58 HCG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CV58 HCG, 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 CV58 HCG registered?

CV58 HCG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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