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RV58 WTT

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,107 mi
Last recorded163,107 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 163,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 143,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 143,402 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

front brake balance

Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

front brake balance

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted in rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,326 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,846 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 WTT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

RV58 WTT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is RV58 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 WTT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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