MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
slight chip on a windscreen
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine covers fitted
under-trays fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery cover fitted
driver's wiper blade deteriorated
engine covers fitted
n/s/r brake binding slightly
undertrays fitted
Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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VU58 VUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?
VU58 VUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is VU58 VUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU58 VUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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