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HV58 DAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

267,929 mi
Last recorded267,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 267,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 267,927 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour grey/black smoke emitted at idle. (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective 'particulate filter full' warning displayed (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 266,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 264,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 262,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 262,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 258,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 258,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 250,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 237,135 miles

Slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 237,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Slight damage to offside rear lamp.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 227,093 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 227,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is unevenly worn on its inner tread area.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 214,928 miles

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 214,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 199,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 199,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 156,669 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 DAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

HV58 DAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is HV58 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 DAU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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