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RV58 UTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,359 mi
Last recorded134,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 UTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 134,359 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 119,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,842 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroding

both front suspension ball joint gaiters perishing

headlamp lens deteriorating

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

n/s/f suspension anti roll bar drop link gaiter deteriorating

n/s/r spring corroded

rear brake hose flexi ferrules corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 107,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,839 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 97,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,327 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 94,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,198 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,423 miles

slight oil leak n/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,423 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak n/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,595 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 51,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,172 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,064 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,293 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 26,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

RV58 UTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is RV58 UTN safe to buy?

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