MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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