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RV58 WVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,114 mi
Last recorded153,114 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 137,796 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 137,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable was disconnected from caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 125,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 119,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 88,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,017 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 82,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,178 miles

ADVISE FREE PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,964 miles

advise free play in offside steering arm

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,231 miles

advise slight free play to offside steering arm

advise vehicle passed the emossions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,587 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 WVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

RV58 WVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is RV58 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 WVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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