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RV58 TLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 141,470 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,555 miles

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,672 miles

Both front and rear registration plates slightly delaminated

Both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split, all rear suspension bushes perished

Both front seat belts slightly frayed and slow to return

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

O/s/f tyres worn to 3mm, both rears are 4mm also perished. Legal limit is 1.6mm

Rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

Starter motor noisy in operation

Various light body damage and corrosion in the rear wheel arches

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Various underbody and component corrosion including both front struts legs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,869 miles

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split, all rear suspension bushes perished

both front seat belts slightly frayed

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

o/s/f tyre is 4mm, both rears are 4mm also perished (legal limit is 1.6mm)

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

service light on

starter motor noisy

various underbody and component corrosion including both front struts legs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 129,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking between flexible brake hose and caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split, all rear suspension bushes perished

both front seat belts slightly frayed

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

o/s/f tyre is 4mm, both rears are 4mm also perished (legal limit is 1.6mm)

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

service light on

starter motor noisy

various underbody and component corrosion including both front struts legs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split

both front struts legs corroded

both rear tyres are 4mm also perished (legal limit is 1.6mm)

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

front brake discs lipped

n/s, front to rear brake pipe (rear end) showing signs of corrosion

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

stater motor slightly noisy

Fail 31 Aug 2021 126,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split

both front struts legs corroded

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

front brake discs lipped

n/s, front to rear brake pipe (rear end) showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre is 2mm, both rears are 4mm also perished (legal limit is 1.6mm)

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

stater motor slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake disc surfaces corroded

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking connection from pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake disc surfaces corroded

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

rear heat shield insecure above the exhaust back box

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,584 miles

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,811 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 108,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads worn close to limit. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads worn close to limit. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,846 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,109 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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RV58 TLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RV58 TLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV58 TLJ registered?

RV58 TLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is RV58 TLJ safe to buy?

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