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RV58 VSE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2019 148,919 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 148,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 140,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 140,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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 wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,247 miles

Battery appears to be weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Sill covers fitted

Starter motor harsh in opperation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail within the tread area of the neareside front tyre

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear brakes pulsating slightly in service

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,933 miles

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

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

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 VSE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

RV58 VSE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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