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ML58 CVH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,467 mi
Last recorded262,467 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 CVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 262,467 miles

no seat and seat belt on rear

Fail 10 Aug 2023 262,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no seat and seat belt on rear

Pass 10 Aug 2022 242,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 221,257 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 201,612 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,591 miles

Offside Front Rattling noise suspension area

Only limited engine rpm for emissions test

Requested presenter to remove sill and bumper extensions to allow brake test

Under body protection and full sii covers fitted!

Pass 3 Aug 2018 142,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,110 miles

N/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,157 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust leaking

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f brakle discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 37,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,971 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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ML58 CVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML58 CVH, 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 ML58 CVH registered?

ML58 CVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is ML58 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 CVH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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