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HV58 FVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,608 mi
Last recorded200,608 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 200,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 190,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 186,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 182,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 178,470 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 178,413 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 173,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 158,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,374 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 141,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,453 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,205 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres close to wear markers

Rear No.Plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,205 miles

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

N/S & O/S Front tyres close to wear markers

Rear No.Plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 1 May 2015 85,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,523 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Tyre pressure system malfunction

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,467 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Tyre pressure system malfunction

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 FVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV58 FVX registered?

HV58 FVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is HV58 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FVX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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