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OV58 HZM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

205,074 mi
Last recorded205,074 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 205,074 miles

engine & sill coves fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 205,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

engine & sill coves fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 196,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 196,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 184,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 173,048 miles

All tyres wearing close to wear limit markers .

Pass 8 Dec 2015 155,495 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,460 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 144,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,424 miles

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 15 Dec 2012 108,400 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 108,400 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,545 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 95,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,245 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,229 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 HZM 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 58.8%.

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 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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

OV58 HZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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The MOT history for OV58 HZM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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