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DV58 CJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 CJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 114,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,386 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,472 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 84,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,371 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV58 CJF, 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 DV58 CJF registered?

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

Is DV58 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 CJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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