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VU58 VWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,167 mi
Last recorded186,167 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 186,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 186,111 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center to back boxes very poor repair (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 175,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 164,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 164,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,579 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 151,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,669 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing /stepping slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 105,669 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing /stepping slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,007 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 79,973 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded UNIONS X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,712 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe unions above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe unions above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,295 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 VWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

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

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