CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV58 AFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 100,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,351 miles

both rear discs scored

engine bay and undertray coversobscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,769 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing emitting minor noise when rotated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 56,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing emitting minor noise when rotated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,766 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,766 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,084 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV58 AFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV58 AFX, 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

How do I check the history of DV58 AFX?

You can check the full history of DV58 AFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV58 AFX registered?

DV58 AFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is DV58 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 AFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV58 AFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV58 AFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.