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CV58 HGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 127,668 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Nsf jacking point is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 118,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Failed emissions (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf lower wishbone ball joint is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nsf jacking point is missing

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Osf outer ball joint boot is cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,739 miles

Nearside Front Nsf jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in D bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 112,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Osf tyre is low on inner edge and has lump on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nsf jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in D bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Osr brake caliper sticking

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear high level brake light only 1/2 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear high level brake light only 1/2 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter is leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 66,119 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,792 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 HGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HGG, 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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CV58 HGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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