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VU58 XRT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,956 mi
Last recorded135,956 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 135,956 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 135,828 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,711 miles

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,304 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all x4 brake disc's worn ,corroded and scored but brake pads ok.

both rear tyres cracking/deteriorated slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,148 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all x4 brake disc's worn ,corroded and scored but brake pads ok.

both rear tyres cracking/deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,072 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rear outer casing corroded on shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,043 miles

wear rear tyres only just legal

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,192 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 XRT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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