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RV58 TNK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,102 miles

Cover sills fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 123,694 miles

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

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 May 2017 108,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished outer edge

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,419 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,791 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,637 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2013 72,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm

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 TNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

RV58 TNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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