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DV58 CKU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,353 mi
Last recorded183,353 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 183,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 168,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 159,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,338 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 149,338 miles

Nearside Front 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)

225/45/R17/94W. OF 1.5 OR 3 NR 5 NF 1.5mm.

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Trimmed fitting. (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 138,144 miles

225/45/R17/94W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 138,144 miles

225/45/R17/94W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 6 NF 5mm.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside rear tyre has cut,wearing from inside and getting low on tread strong advice change

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chip on zone B

Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside rear tyre has cut,wearing from inside and getting low on tread strong advice change

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen chip on zone B

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,278 miles

225/45/R17/94W. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Pads Worn. Front 60% Rears 50%.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pads Worn. Front 60% Rears 50%.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,079 miles

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 CKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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