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AF58 TUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,329 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 105,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,781 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 68,781 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,123 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,212 miles

emissions to clean to register

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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AF58 TUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF58 TUV, 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 AF58 TUV registered?

AF58 TUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is AF58 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 TUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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