MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn slightly unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
nearside rear stop/tail light is slightly discoloured
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust mounts corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake discs are corroded
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear tyre treads are worn unevenly on inner edges, on the limit of 75% tread over 1.6mm
advise both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven on inner edges
advise front brake pads worn and brake pads 60% worn approx
advise signs of n/s/r brake discs may have picked up a stone or other object
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
advise both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven on inner edges
advise front brake pads worn and brake pads 60% worn approx
advise signs of n/s/r brake discs may have picked up a stone or other object
rear side lights are slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU58 XSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?
VU58 XSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2008.
Is VU58 XSP safe to buy?
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