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VU58 VUW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,959 mi
Last recorded169,959 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,957 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,609 miles

slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2018 122,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,623 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2017 112,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,265 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,081 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,439 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 82,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,505 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 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.

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