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RV58 WUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,815 mi
Last recorded157,815 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 157,815 miles

Front Both headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 25 Jun 2019 151,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 151,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 135,496 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 135,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 122,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 122,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,639 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,117 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres stepped on inner edge x2

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 WUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

RV58 WUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is RV58 WUA safe to buy?

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