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VU58 VUX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,513 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 57,513 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre has cut in tread showing cords and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear tyres uneven on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf brake pads getting low on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 47,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,926 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,804 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,505 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 VUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

VU58 VUX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VU58 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VUX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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