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RV58 VRR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 125,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 125,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,912 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))

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

Wing mirror glass - NSF - Slightly damage

Wing mirror glass- OSF - Slightly damage

Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Wing mirror glass - NSF - Slightly damage

Wing mirror glass- OSF - Slightly damage

Pass 6 Feb 2020 102,844 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 90,712 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

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

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 90,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

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

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,000 miles

engine leaking oil from offside front area around turbo

exhaust /engine smokey to the limit

Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,000 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine leaking oil from offside front area around turbo

exhaust /engine smokey to the limit

slight leak on exhaust flexi section.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,045 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 76,042 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,834 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 VRR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV58 VRR registered?

RV58 VRR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is RV58 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VRR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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