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OV58 HZH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front VERY low (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small chip to front windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from egr valve area of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from bell housing/sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet support stay - lower mount damaged/snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to limit - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle bush mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 156,792 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from egr valve area of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from bell housing/sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet support stay - lower mount damaged/snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to limit - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle bush mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 153,448 miles

Central exhaust heat shield not secure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 153,443 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield not secure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,726 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 140,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,310 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,017 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 120,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,384 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 2 Dec 2011 80,993 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 80,993 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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 HZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OV58 HZH, 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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OV58 HZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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