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VU58 VUP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,412 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 103,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,477 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,089 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 87,951 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replace

grease leak from offside rear inner cv gaiter

low oil pressure warning on

Pass 25 Aug 2019 78,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,917 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,581 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,441 miles

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

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

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 VUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

VU58 VUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is VU58 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VUP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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