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CV58 PUU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 PUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,043 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 100,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,702 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,176 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,962 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,484 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,478 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,359 miles

corrosion & wear on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,140 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,393 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 PUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV58 PUU registered?

CV58 PUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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