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VU58 VVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has crack on inner/outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner/outer edge, close to the legal limit.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 79,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has crack on inner/outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner/outer edge, close to the legal limit.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,175 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 67,852 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 67,847 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Under tray fitted

Rear Both Rear Handbrake Supports Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 60,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,710 miles

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,619 miles

none standard number plates fitted front and rear

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,455 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 VVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

Is VU58 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VVS 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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