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CV58 HFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,165 mi
Last recorded172,165 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 172,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,156 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 163,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,502 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Leak from EGR valve pipe flange but not major.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 141,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads are getting low.

Leak from EGR valve pipe flange but not major.

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 141,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe at manifold leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 133,268 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft into gearbox seal damp

Offside steering rack arm and gaiter slightly damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch sticky

both front brake hoses are slightly chaffed by wiring

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,019 miles

rear tyre treads disstorted inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,369 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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CV58 HFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CV58 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

CV58 HFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is CV58 HFJ safe to buy?

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