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VU58 XSV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,655 mi
Last recorded188,655 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 188,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 181,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 181,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has fallen off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 175,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 165,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 147,888 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 138,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,171 miles

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

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

brake pedal creep

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,699 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,695 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,640 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,627 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,811 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,586 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

VU58 XSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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