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RV58 TNJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,951 mi
Last recorded155,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 155,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 155,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 151,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 149,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 141,980 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2020 141,980 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle cover. obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,797 miles

slight blow from exhaust back box

Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,797 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f anti-roll bar brop link upper ball joint boot split slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,136 miles

Some stonechips on windscreen.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Nearside rear light cluster cracked.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,096 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 TNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

RV58 TNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is RV58 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TNJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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