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DV58 CLN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 138,826 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 138,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 9 Oct 2017 130,202 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,181 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower valance insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/R tyre sidewalls split/cut

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower valance insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/R tyre sidewalls split/cut

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut/split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,871 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

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

Is DV58 CLN safe to buy?

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