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RV58 WVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,657 mi
Last recorded159,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 136,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,566 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,961 miles

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

top covers,under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

flatspots on o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearsdie inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,882 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 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV58 WVL registered?

RV58 WVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is RV58 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 WVL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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