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VU58 MFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,429 mi
Last recorded133,429 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 133,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 123,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,214 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,107 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,034 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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VU58 MFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU58 MFY, 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 VU58 MFY registered?

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

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