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DV58 CKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,219 mi
Last recorded164,219 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 164,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 160,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 156,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,452 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,121 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,242 miles

Nearside Front sill cover and nsf door damaged

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,382 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges from underinflation, nearside front well worn across tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs well worn

Rear brake pads and discs well worn

Some feathering of tread,rear tyres, suggesting rear suspension front bush has play.

Stone dammage to air conditioning condensor, offside front fog lamp broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake lamp not working

*Engine oil level was way above maximum, reduced level before performing emmisions test. Engine oil smelt of fuel. Suggesting engine fault causing dilution of engine sump oil. Has potential to cause runaway engine if engine oil level gets too high.*

Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges from underinflation, nearside front well worn across tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs well worn

Rear brake pads and discs well worn

Some feathering of tread,rear tyres, suggesting rear suspension front bush has play.

Stone dammage to air conditioning condensor, offside front fog lamp broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

*Engine oil level was way above maximum, reduced level before performing emmisions test. Engine oil smelt of fuel. Suggesting engine fault causing dilution of engine sump oil. Has potential to cause runaway engine if engine oil level gets too high.*

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,806 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 40,161 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s of hi-level stop light inoperative

n/s wiper slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,161 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s of hi-level stop light inoperative

n/s wiper slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 22,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

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 CKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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