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MV58 EAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 EAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm both sides cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn on outer edges both sides

Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm both sides cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn on outer edges both sides

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,239 miles

Rear Inner Cv boots split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,388 miles

Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre + some cuts in tread and inner side wall worn but no cords showing

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre + some cuts in tread and inner side wall worn but no cords showing

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,326 miles

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

N/S/R inner driveshaft gaiter split

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S/R inner driveshaft gaiter split

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,826 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 EAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EAJ, 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 MV58 EAJ registered?

MV58 EAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MV58 EAJ safe to buy?

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