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VU58 VUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,680 mi
Last recorded129,680 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 129,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 125,680 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 82,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

front tyres on wear bars and wearing on outer edges

offside front disc scored

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,531 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,113 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 VUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

VU58 VUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VU58 VUH safe to buy?

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