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VN58 UTA

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 UTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 139,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 139,385 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,155 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2017 115,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 115,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,398 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 UTA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 VN58 UTA, 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 17 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 UTA registered?

VN58 UTA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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