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RV58 VTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner tierod has very slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,438 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,557 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 90,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,425 miles

Fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,425 miles

Fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,650 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,170 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing un evenon inside

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,166 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing un evenon inside

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,971 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,636 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall cut

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 VTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTE, 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

How do I check the history of RV58 VTE?

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What year was RV58 VTE registered?

RV58 VTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is RV58 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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