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RV58 TOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,565 mi
Last recorded135,565 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 135,565 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021
Pass 16 Nov 2019 106,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,457 miles

both suspension arm ball joint boots perished.

coolant leak.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 106,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both suspension arm ball joint boots perished.

coolant leak.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 May 2018 98,778 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 98,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2017 84,714 miles

Front Adv both front wiper blades starting to split and poor wipe.........

Offside Front Adv brake noise on offside front when in reverse.....

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2017 84,714 miles

Front Adv both front wiper blades starting to split and poor wipe.........

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Adv brake noise on offside front when in reverse.....

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 49,688 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,297 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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 TOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

RV58 TOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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