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WJ58 VKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 131,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPRING CLIP MISSING (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre large screw ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear washer jet defective

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,630 miles

front tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 120,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

front tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,709 miles

eml on

nearside front tyre worn to limit, needs changing now

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 22 Jan 2017 114,681 miles

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

eml on

nearside front tyre worn to limit, needs changing now

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,630 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 109,531 miles

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

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

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

eml on

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged and wornlow on tread

tyre size: 225/45/r17 91y

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,378 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/45 r17 91y pirelli

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

n/s/f tyre perished and starting to split recommend attention

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2014 98,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 88,720 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,284 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

WJ58 VKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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