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RV58 WUR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,532 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,054 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,432 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside parking brake effort slightly down

Rear tyres lightly perished

Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Fail 5 Dec 2017 107,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex section (7.1.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside parking brake effort slightly down

Rear tyres lightly perished

Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,346 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,345 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres close to wear bars

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre split inner side wall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 74,814 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre split inner side wall

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,786 miles

diesel to clean for test

Fail 5 Oct 2013 39,500 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper smeary

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,085 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 WUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

RV58 WUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is RV58 WUR safe to buy?

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