MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamps need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edges.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VU58 VTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?
VU58 VTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.
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