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RV58 WTY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,862 mi
Last recorded261,862 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 261,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 218,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 218,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has excessive play u/j to steering rack (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake light lens started to fade in colour

Pass 15 Jul 2015 215,698 miles

wear in n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2015 186,392 miles

front headlamp colour intensity

o/s/r tyre ony just legal 1.6mm

wear on rear brake disc's

Fail 8 Jan 2015 186,269 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front headlamp colour intensity

o/s/r tyre ony just legal 1.6mm

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,375 miles

condition of all brake discs borderline

o/s/r tyre wear low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,375 miles

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

condition of all brake discs borderline

o/s/r tyre wear low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 142,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

RV58 WTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RV58 WTY safe to buy?

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