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HV58 FWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,530 mi
Last recorded180,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 180,530 miles

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe area,front flexible joint deteriorating,rear silencer pipe corroded/cracked (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 180,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe area,front flexible joint deteriorating,rear silencer pipe corroded/cracked (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 165,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring is slightly corroded

Offside Front seat belt retracting weak

all brake discs are slightly scored

both front top mounts are slightly rough and noisy when steering turned by hand

Fail 21 Nov 2016 165,654 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring is slightly corroded

all brake discs are slightly scored

both front top mounts are slightly rough and noisy when steering turned by hand

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear and offside front brake discs scored

front tyres getting low

long handbrake lever travel

slight play nearside steering/suspension

under trays covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,959 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear and offside front brake discs scored

front tyres getting low

long handbrake lever travel

under trays covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension shock absorber upper support bearing make a slight noise on lock to lock check indicating a worn or defective bearing advise to get checked

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2013 118,506 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension shock absorber upper support bearing make a slight noise on lock to lock check indicating a worn or defective bearing advise to get checked

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 103,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,578 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 FWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

HV58 FWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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