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VU58 MGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,313 mi
Last recorded133,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,776 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,570 miles

both rear tyres badly misshaped

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres badly misshaped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly misshaped

play at o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 50,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,813 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 MGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

VU58 MGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 MGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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