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VU58 VVT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,444 mi
Last recorded214,444 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 214,444 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine On to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 199,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 199,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 187,632 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 187,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 180,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inners 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides Top Arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On All 4 Corners Rears Slightly Worse Than Fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 180,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ARM (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inners 70% Worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides Top Arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On All 4 Corners Rears Slightly Worse Than Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 161,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 142,822 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate water marked

both rear tyre's low on inner edge's

Fail 28 Sep 2013 116,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate water marked

both rear tyre's low on inner edge's

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,547 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 VVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

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

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