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RV58 WTR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,515 mi
Last recorded178,515 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 178,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front external door handle stiff to operate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield bolts corroded (shield not attached by bolts

Rear tyres worn and badly perished on sidewalls advise replacements asap

Fail 14 Nov 2017 178,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front external door handle stiff to operate

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield bolts corroded (shield not attached by bolts

Rear tyres worn and badly perished on sidewalls advise replacements asap

Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,845 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 151,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 151,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 84,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,419 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 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

RV58 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is RV58 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 WTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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