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AG58 VBM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,823 mi
Last recorded132,823 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 VBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 132,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe cracked and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top mount corroded and slightly broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe cracked and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top mount corroded and slightly broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,938 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,554 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,866 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,536 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,107 miles

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AG58 VBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AG58 VBM, 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 AG58 VBM registered?

AG58 VBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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