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GU58 WTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,102 mi
Last recorded207,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 207,102 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 203,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 199,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 194,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 194,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 185,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2020 178,193 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 178,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Seal trims fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 165,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Seal trims fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,533 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

front and rear inner brake pads not seen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

uneven wear on inner edge of both rear tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,284 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and unevenly worn on inner edge and on the limit

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,456 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 WTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP?

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What year was GU58 WTP registered?

GU58 WTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is GU58 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 WTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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