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HV58 FVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,476 mi
Last recorded146,476 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 145,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,053 miles

2x rear D bushes have slight play

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 143,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,005 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 121,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 108,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 92,473 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 92,473 miles

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

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

2x front tyres worn close to legal limit advise to change soon

Pass 14 May 2014 74,460 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 65,957 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,213 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,448 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 FVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

HV58 FVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is HV58 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FVG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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