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DV58 ORA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,632 mi
Last recorded124,632 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 119,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 119,451 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,167 miles

Rear n/s & o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,344 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 ORA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

DV58 ORA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is DV58 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 ORA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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