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MF58 RYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,783 mi
Last recorded202,783 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 202,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 188,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 171,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 153,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,722 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,161 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 92,984 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,665 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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MF58 RYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MF58 RYV, 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 MF58 RYV registered?

MF58 RYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is MF58 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 RYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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