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CV58 PVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,129 mi
Last recorded167,129 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 PVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 167,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2024 163,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,852 miles

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

Rear fuel tank protector corroded

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak corner of radiator leaking ()

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

Rear Lower fuel tank strap and metal cover corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank protector cover corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 134,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank protector cover corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 124,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank protector corroded

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,419 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank protector corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower fuel tank guard corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,959 miles

Nearside Rear inner boot

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,661 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 PVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

CV58 PVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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