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HV58 FXA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,647 mi
Last recorded137,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 137,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 124,101 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 124,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE/OUT (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 107,137 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 107,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/R18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,741 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 88,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn close to legal limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn close to legal limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,155 miles

Both headlamp washers not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated restricting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,782 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated restricting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,179 miles

coolant leaking from engine.

n/s/r light lens cracked.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 225/45/18 95Y.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,579 miles

tread depths: all four on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 18 95Y XL.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,894 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 18 95Y/W XL

Fail 28 Sep 2015 42,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 18 95Y/W XL

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,185 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 5mm 225/45zr18 95w xl

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,456 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 FXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

HV58 FXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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