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VU58 VWS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,846 miles

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

condition of both rear discs

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 VWS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

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

Is VU58 VWS safe to buy?

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