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VU58 XSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 159,420 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer door handle defective

Offside Front shocker corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 150,937 miles

Front Shocker Corroded Both

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Door handle defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Headshield Insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,112 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle defective

Rear thermic shield slightly loose

Fail 3 Dec 2021 145,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle defective

Rear thermic shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Dec 2020 139,100 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 123,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 123,937 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2019 123,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 109,696 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 109,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking UNDER CAR (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,014 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 XSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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