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VU58 VWG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 115,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 111,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,483 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,454 miles

Engine covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,781 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 VWG 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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

VU58 VWG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 VWG 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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