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CV58 HGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,395 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,441 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,441 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,504 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,350 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,711 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,366 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 27,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,955 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 HGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

CV58 HGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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