MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front fog light not working
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
wear rear tyres only just legal
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
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
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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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