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RV58 TNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,542 mi
Last recorded160,542 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 160,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,418 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 144,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,350 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,568 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,707 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged/distorted slightly!

offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 67,698 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged/distorted slightly!

offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,418 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 TNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

RV58 TNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is RV58 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TNF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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