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VU58 XSF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 172,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 160,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 151,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 145,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 142,499 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 142,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit MANUFACTURER'S LIMIT 1.2, reading 1.83 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working ns & os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 139,449 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 139,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,919 miles

Non-obligatory mirror glass insecure - NS

Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls have been hot - appears that the tyre has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 134,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Non-obligatory mirror glass insecure - NS

Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls have been hot - appears that the tyre has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 116,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 116,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,517 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 98,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,404 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 XSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

VU58 XSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is VU58 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 XSF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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