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OV58 HZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,898 mi
Last recorded178,898 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,898 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 173,687 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,868 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,396 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 155,266 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 148,392 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively BRAKE FLEXY UNION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 129,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,661 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 88,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 88,015 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 77,094 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 HZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

OV58 HZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is OV58 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 HZP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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