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DV58 XAE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,647 mi
Last recorded217,647 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 XAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 217,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 217,645 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 207,587 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin os/ns close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to service binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively service binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 203,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 197,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 192,998 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

signs of fuel around fuel filter

Fail 31 Aug 2019 192,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

signs of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 13 Aug 2018 171,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 147,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 147,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking out of fuel fillter all over rearsuspension (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,895 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp dim

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 XAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

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

Is DV58 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 XAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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