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VU58 VWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,367 miles

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

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

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

drivers door check strap noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,383 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,500 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 VWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

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

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