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HV58 CZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 CZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,074 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 132,074 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,181 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 123,173 miles

Emissions not tested engine won't rev , major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 107,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 107,978 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged not affecting light output

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,515 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,946 miles

Rear Tyres uneven wear

Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,979 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,241 miles

Front wipers smear screen

front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 May 2012 33,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,873 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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HV58 CZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV58 CZP, 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 HV58 CZP registered?

HV58 CZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is HV58 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 CZP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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