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VU58 XRF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,179 mi
Last recorded155,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,118 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,686 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low going out of shape wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,325 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,325 miles

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

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

engine bay upper and lower covers fitted

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

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 XRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

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

Is VU58 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 XRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU58 XRF have outstanding finance?

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