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VU58 VWB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,682 mi
Last recorded131,682 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,682 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 127,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R18 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,079 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,724 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 101,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,900 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,332 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall has very small cut

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,440 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Apr 2016 57,212 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,127 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 VWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

VU58 VWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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