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VU58 VUF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,126 mi
Last recorded116,126 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 116,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,614 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,038 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,683 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust gas leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,652 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly grooved

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,945 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 VUF 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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU58 VUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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