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CV58 HDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,470 mi
Last recorded148,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 148,470 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 145,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 145,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Lower ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Lower ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Middle exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.6mm. Some cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake back plate rubbing on brake disc.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm. Some cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 136,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,878 miles

o/s front seat belt retracts with assistance

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,878 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt retracts with assistance

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt retracts with assistance

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt retracts with assistance

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 109,968 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,886 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 19 Dec 2017 95,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2017 88,250 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 88,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal leaking from both sides of the rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage damp round both steering boots (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,641 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,317 miles

emission too clean for testing machine

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 HDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV58 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

CV58 HDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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