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VU58 VVH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,406 mi
Last recorded163,406 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 159,366 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 159,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 153,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 149,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,907 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 129,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 129,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 119,948 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cracked but still use able

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,633 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir top missing (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,217 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bumper damaged and aircon rad

fuel filter damp

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,929 miles

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

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

nsr brake disc pitted

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 VVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

VU58 VVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is VU58 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VVH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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