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VU58 XRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,243 mi
Last recorded81,243 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm to body attachment bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm to body attachment bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 70,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,651 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,497 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,443 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,001 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 XRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU58 XRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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