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MA58 JVO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,553 mi
Last recorded144,553 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 JVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 144,553 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 4 Oct 2017 138,021 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,070 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Sep 2015 121,888 miles

number plates in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2015 121,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside 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)

number plates in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,043 miles

all 3 washer jets poor

Fail 28 Sep 2013 102,043 miles

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

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

all 3 washer jets poor

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,820 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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MA58 JVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA58 JVO, 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 MA58 JVO registered?

MA58 JVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is MA58 JVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 JVO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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