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HV58 FWB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 150,034 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 148,978 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 147,595 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,577 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 147,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 142,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke See Printout (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (Rear - Next To Tank) (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,541 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2016 134,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter under car (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,325 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,690 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 FWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

HV58 FWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is HV58 FWB safe to buy?

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