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RV58 UTY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,818 mi
Last recorded194,818 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 194,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 194,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 189,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 181,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 178,959 miles

rear exhaust pipe slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2022 173,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 168,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 165,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 165,355 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 161,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 150,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,778 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 128,756 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,185 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,185 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,993 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,998 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 UTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

RV58 UTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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