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VN58 ADV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 ADV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,557 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,004 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,515 miles

Rear spring cushions perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,194 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

offside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars,nail in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,232 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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VN58 ADV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VN58 ADV, 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 VN58 ADV registered?

VN58 ADV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is VN58 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 ADV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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