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RV58 VSF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,760 mi
Last recorded177,760 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 177,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 177,760 miles

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

Offside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 169,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 7 Aug 2024 169,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 160,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose to caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 150,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 141,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 3 Aug 2018 120,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,258 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,258 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,840 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,622 miles

Emissions too low to test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,197 miles

both front tyres worn / bald on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,109 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 VSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

RV58 VSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is RV58 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VSF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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