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VU58 VTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,917 mi
Last recorded131,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,048 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 129,206 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,887 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,887 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.front flexi pipe poor.various components corroding.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,727 miles

all brake discs are worn

rear tyres are perished in tread

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 VTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU58 VTP?

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What year was VU58 VTP registered?

VU58 VTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is VU58 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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