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RV58 TLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,804 mi
Last recorded125,804 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre minor (sidewall damage)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 125,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre minor (sidewall damage)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,657 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,292 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,582 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 29 Aug 2018 70,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,663 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,542 miles

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

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

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Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,408 miles

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

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV58 TLZ, 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 RV58 TLZ registered?

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

Is RV58 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TLZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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