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HV58 FVO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 142,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides slight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,445 miles

Front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

Near side stop lamp pale

Off side door mirror glass blemished

Slight exhaust blow @ front flexible joint

Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,443 miles

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

Position lamp not working Off side and near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

Near side stop lamp pale

Off side door mirror glass blemished

Slight exhaust blow @ front flexible joint

Pass 1 Apr 2023 130,244 miles

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

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 126,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,332 miles

Over sills fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 122,330 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Over sills fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 114,342 miles

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

Brake fluid level low.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,339 miles

Over sills fitted

Slight bind @ off side rear wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,339 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Over sills fitted

Slight bind @ off side rear wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,640 miles

slight wetness to steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lipped

both rear discs lipped

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cut inner wall but not cords

steering rack has oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,474 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,474 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,553 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HV58 FVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

HV58 FVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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