MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper rose joint slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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VU58 VUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 VUO, 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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VU58 VUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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