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HV58 ZGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,314 mi
Last recorded148,314 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,314 miles

front exhaust blow

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust cracked/blow

Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 130,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 129,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,229 miles

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

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 ZGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

HV58 ZGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is HV58 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 ZGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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