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HV58 FWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,172 mi
Last recorded156,172 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 156,172 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Gear knob insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit (2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit ( 2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer brake and position light bulbs discolouring

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 156,172 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Gear knob insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit (2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit ( 2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer brake and position light bulbs discolouring

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 151,414 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 151,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 145,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 136,516 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,247 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides defective (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 121,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,521 miles

door mirrors deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,770 miles

n/s and o/s door mirror glasses deteriorated giving poor rear view

Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s door mirror glasses deteriorated giving poor rear view

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,359 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake discs worn/ lipped

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,428 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering track arm

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

front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering track arm

Nearside Rear nearside outer rear sidelight not working

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

front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,236 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f brake pads wearing low?

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2014 69,236 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f brake pads wearing low?

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,243 miles

slight movmement in front suspension links

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,253 miles

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,850 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 FWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWN, 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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HV58 FWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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