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HV58 CZR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,992 mi
Last recorded137,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 CZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 137,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 137,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper shock absorber mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper shock absorber mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,736 miles

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,693 miles

Nearside Front fog light has broken lens

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 119,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light has broken lens

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 108,946 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cover damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 108,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cover damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,644 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,987 miles

nearside front tyre has deep chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has deep chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlamp slightly reduced light output

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,981 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 CZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV58 CZR, 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 CZR registered?

HV58 CZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is HV58 CZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 CZR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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