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VU58 MHX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,122 mi
Last recorded120,122 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 MHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,122 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting damaged

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting damaged

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,300 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 96,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber to vehicle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber to vehicle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,174 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,602 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,765 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

Rear fuel filter housing damp

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,587 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 MHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

VU58 MHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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