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RV58 VUL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 163,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 163,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 155,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp unit loose rear bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,486 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 97,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,631 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,568 miles

front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,480 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 VUL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

RV58 VUL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is RV58 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VUL 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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