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OV58 UZX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,131 mi
Last recorded171,131 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 UZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 171,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 171,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 167,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 165,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 161,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 147,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,122 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit also nail bedded (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing close to legal limit also nails bedded (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,881 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 3 Mar 2018 111,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,708 miles

coolant leak

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 95,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,513 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,261 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 UZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

OV58 UZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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