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MX58 WWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,733 mi
Last recorded80,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 WWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,631 miles

f ront frame rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

f ront frame rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,374 miles

under side rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,578 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,573 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,156 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight presence of fuel on fuel filter?

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,955 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 19,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,043 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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MX58 WWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MX58 WWU, 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 MX58 WWU registered?

MX58 WWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is MX58 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX58 WWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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