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GU58 WTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,247 mi
Last recorded56,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 55,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,454 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Differential driveshaft seal slight seepage of oil

Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,296 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,515 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,984 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 7,300 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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GU58 WTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU58 WTN, 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

How do I check the history of GU58 WTN?

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What year was GU58 WTN registered?

GU58 WTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is GU58 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 WTN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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