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VU58 VWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,759 mi
Last recorded163,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 163,759 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,000 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 158,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases As marked (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 157,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,783 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 133,783 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Drop Link (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,892 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread

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 VWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

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

Is VU58 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VWD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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