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CV58 HGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 102,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 90,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear heat shield loose, needs rectifying asap.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and side wall cracking up due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking due to age

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads around 2-3mm. Nearside has 5-6mm (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,003 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking due to age

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads around 2-3mm. Nearside has 5-6mm (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2015 68,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,142 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,789 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and has nail in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2012 42,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and has nail in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,198 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 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

CV58 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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The MOT history for CV58 HGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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