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OV58 CTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 CTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 142,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,702 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,719 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear spring clip missing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,556 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,696 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,354 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,441 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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OV58 CTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV58 CTX, 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 OV58 CTX registered?

OV58 CTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is OV58 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 CTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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