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HV58 FVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 90,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,259 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort very weak and suspect caliper fault. Parking brake should be repaired

Offside mirror glass deteriorated and just meeting requirements

parking brake effort only just meeting requirements and should be adjusted or repaired

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,731 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/f tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,638 miles

Offside Rear park effort is low

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated and discoloured

Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear park effort is low

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated and discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

sill covers, under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,859 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,341 miles

slight movewment to n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,257 miles

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

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 FVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

HV58 FVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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