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DV58 CKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 CKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel OSR Handbrake no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 95,716 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 95,715 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2023 91,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 91,849 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated catch seized (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced hi level brake light inoperative (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure spring support missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure spring support deteriorated and partially missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,671 miles

Rear trailing arm mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,022 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 82,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 73,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,315 miles

Offside Rear parking brake bracket broken

fuel filter damp, possible leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,087 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,016 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,966 miles

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

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 CKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

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

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