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DV58 CHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,792 mi
Last recorded204,792 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 CHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 204,792 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 204,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 183,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer missing

Fail 5 Feb 2024 183,321 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one fixing missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 24 Jan 2023 173,563 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre's side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 164,379 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 164,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 154,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 153,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,745 miles

windscreen chipped (zone A) but below drivers view of road

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,005 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape.

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish and slightly out of shape.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,827 miles

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

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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DV58 CHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHL, 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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DV58 CHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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