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VX57 UGS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 122,634 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 121,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough notchy on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 120,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough notchy when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 119,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 117,885 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2021 116,476 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering rack "notching" but not adversely effecting control

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 May 2021 116,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened radiator mounts (radiator insecure) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering rack "notching" but not adversely effecting control

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2020 114,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking under car (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 78,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,557 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 64,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,864 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,185 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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VX57 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX57 UGS, 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 VX57 UGS registered?

VX57 UGS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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