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VU58 MJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,552 mi
Last recorded174,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 174,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 174,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 162,859 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 162,857 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 153,390 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,497 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar, link pin balljoint.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel leaking from around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 119,173 miles

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

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

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,176 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,130 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,418 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,664 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 MJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU58 MJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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