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VU58 MDJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,974 mi
Last recorded192,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 192,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 192,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 192,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 192,261 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 183,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 168,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 168,496 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 154,556 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))

Fail 3 May 2022 154,556 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 144,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 144,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 136,499 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 124,164 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 124,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,278 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,887 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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VU58 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU58 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU58 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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