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HV58 FVP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,581 mi
Last recorded182,581 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 182,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 182,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,453 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,840 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

anti roll bar link D bushes all round slightly worn.

both rear inner side lights orange in colour.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front engine metal coolant pipe very rusty.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,788 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

brake discs all round rusty lip.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust covers starting to split.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Pass 23 May 2017 108,313 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,058 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,881 miles

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

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 FVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

HV58 FVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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