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VU58 VTW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,684 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,227 miles

advise n/sf wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,741 miles

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,733 miles

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

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,648 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside front jacking block missing

Smoke emissions test proved too good to obtain test results

Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,648 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Smoke emissions test proved too good to obtain test results

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,421 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too good to obtain result

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 VTW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

VU58 VTW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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