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RJ58 SVW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,803 mi
Last recorded135,803 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 SVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 135,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 127,389 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,210 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 120,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,455 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 84,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,575 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,043 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,237 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,980 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RJ58 SVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

RJ58 SVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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