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MV58 CUW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,633 mi
Last recorded87,633 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 CUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,411 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,433 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged out of clips (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,452 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,452 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,092 miles

Both rear tyres parrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,092 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres parrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,674 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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MV58 CUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV58 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV58 CUW registered?

MV58 CUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is MV58 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 CUW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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