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RJ58 CBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 49,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 40,722 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 34,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

o/s/r handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre showing light cracking

Nearside headlamp unit condensation inside unit

Fail 19 Nov 2020 29,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre showing light cracking

Nearside headlamp unit condensation inside unit

Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,360 miles

Nearside headlamp showing slight condensation inside unit but not affecting light output or aim

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated (dull)

nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded

offside handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken but handbrake cable still secure by a secondary means

Fail 20 Nov 2018 26,358 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp showing slight condensation inside unit but not affecting light output or aim

nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded

offside handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken but handbrake cable still secure by a secondary means

Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,399 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing slight abnormal tread wear

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,333 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Rubbers Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,404 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,066 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)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2013 15,326 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Squeek From Nearside Rear Brake

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,326 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Squeek From Nearside Rear Brake

Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,982 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

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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RJ58 CBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 RJ58 CBV, 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 RJ58 CBV registered?

RJ58 CBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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