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HV58 FWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,266 mi
Last recorded144,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,266 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,967 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides, lower hub bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stub axle bush peeling lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stub axle bush peeling lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 138,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stub axle bush peeling lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stub axle bush peeling lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 138,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

rear brake flex hoses have been cleaned and covered over with sealant

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,048 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))

Rear Subframe mounting area surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2019 121,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting area surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,809 miles

Rear sub frame and surrounding areas, surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,206 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion

rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,564 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and slightly corroded on edges

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 87,888 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,043 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

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 FWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

HV58 FWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HV58 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FWP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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