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RV58 VTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,705 mi
Last recorded149,705 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 120,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 89,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,439 miles

slight judder on front brakes

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

nearside rear tyre distorting

offside rear tyre starting to distort

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 VTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

RV58 VTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is RV58 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VTX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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