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RJ58 SVA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 SVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 116,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 113,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower boll joint dust cover slightly cracking and perishing on both side

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,075 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,904 miles

headlamp washers not working

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 79,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ58 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

RJ58 SVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is RJ58 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 SVA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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