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WJ58 VKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,631 mi
Last recorded205,631 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 205,631 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 205,629 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 174,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 174,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,858 miles

MIL On

Offside mirror glass poor reflectivity

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

MIL On

Offside mirror glass poor reflectivity

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,175 miles

Front brake discs very heavily worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,653 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 37,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,165 miles

Both rear lower bump stops perished and lower outer arm bushes perished

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,294 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 VKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKG, 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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WJ58 VKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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