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WJ58 VJP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,703 mi
Last recorded88,703 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,703 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,490 miles

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear pads wearing unevenly

emission close to plate value

under tray , floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,379 miles

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

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

emissions close to limit using plated value

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and worn close to legal limit 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 56,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 35,474 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,470 miles

Both rear lower bump stops perished/split

Rear lower outer bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,120 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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WJ58 VJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ58 VJP, 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 WJ58 VJP registered?

WJ58 VJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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