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DV58 TZK

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,856 mi
Last recorded168,856 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 TZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 168,856 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 168,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 163,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 151,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 151,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +out of shape on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +out of shape on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread area has slight undulation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread area has slight undulation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 140,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread area has slight undulation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread area has slight undulation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,010 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,346 miles

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

engine tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 124,346 miles

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

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

engine tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,946 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 115,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,952 miles

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

front exhaust section has slight deterioration

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,157 miles

Chip on screen

Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,150 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Chip on screen

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,169 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 TZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

DV58 TZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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