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VU58 VUK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 47,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 44,969 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn around edge of tyre

service light on

Pass 8 May 2019 42,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn aroun edge of tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn around adge of tyre

Fail 8 May 2019 42,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn aroun edge of tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn around adge of tyre

service light on

Pass 15 May 2018 38,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn around adge of tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 30,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 26,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,522 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,433 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 VUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUK, 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

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What year was VU58 VUK registered?

VU58 VUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is VU58 VUK safe to buy?

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