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VU58 VXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,020 mi
Last recorded189,020 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 189,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 183,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 176,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 166,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 160,017 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 159,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 148,851 miles

Both front anti roll bar links slight wear.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,988 miles

small cracks in o.s.r. tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

small cracks in o.s.r. tyre

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 VXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU58 VXC?

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What year was VU58 VXC registered?

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

Is VU58 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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