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VU58 MFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 106,481 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 106,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front under tray covering a corroded subframe

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Half covered by lower cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slightly cracking in tread in places

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Half cover with lower cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,020 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened the rest covered by lower engine cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,462 miles

Offside Front sub frame corroded /half covered by lower cover

Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,809 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,478 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 57,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,614 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,147 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 21,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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VU58 MFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VU58 MFX, 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 VU58 MFX?

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What year was VU58 MFX registered?

VU58 MFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is VU58 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 MFX 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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