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VU58 XRO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,981 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,544 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,362 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 72,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 May 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 May 2014 57,711 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has badly uneven tread on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has badly uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,104 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 XRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XRO, 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

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What year was VU58 XRO registered?

VU58 XRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is VU58 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 XRO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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