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VU58 MHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,053 mi
Last recorded154,053 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 154,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,621 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,747 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,931 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,931 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,809 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 MHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

VU58 MHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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