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DV58 CJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,853 mi
Last recorded121,853 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 CJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 114,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,082 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 58,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,899 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f wing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,907 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f wing.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,419 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing.

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 CJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV58 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

DV58 CJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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