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RX58 NHF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,651 mi
Last recorded190,651 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 NHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 190,651 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 175,135 miles

nearside gearbox oil seal

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

Fail 26 May 2020 175,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside gearbox oil seal is leaking

Fail 26 May 2020 175,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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))

nearside gearbox oil seal is leaking

Pass 31 May 2019 151,851 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 151,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 144,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 144,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 124,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 124,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 106,229 miles

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

both front tyres wearing more on edges but neither exposing inner cording at present

Pass 29 May 2015 96,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 95,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,970 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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RX58 NHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX58 NHF, 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 RX58 NHF registered?

RX58 NHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is RX58 NHF safe to buy?

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