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RV58 WVO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

181,850 mi
Last recorded181,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 181,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 181,849 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 179,174 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 176,838 miles

Front Shocks slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 174,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 171,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 169,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 166,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,879 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,908 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 WVO 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 94.1%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

RV58 WVO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is RV58 WVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 WVO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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