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RJ58 SWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 SWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 98,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,551 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 85,813 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,242 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,808 miles

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

front pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,808 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,259 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,569 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 50,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust slight corrosion to outer casing

engine cover fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust slight corrosion to outer casing

engine cover fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking to tyre treads, both n/s/r and o/s/r

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 34,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to faces of n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

cracking to tyre treads, both n/s/r and o/s/r

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,653 miles

both rear tyres starting too break up

both front tyres have cuts too tread pattern and breaking up

225/45/17w94

Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 14,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,810 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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RJ58 SWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

RJ58 SWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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