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WU58 ZVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,679 mi
Last recorded178,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 ZVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 178,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,344 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker casings are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 163,343 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear brake disc back plates are corroded.

Engine cover fitted.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker casings are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring mark (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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 2 Dec 2014 53,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,062 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

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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WU58 ZVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU58 ZVX, 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 WU58 ZVX registered?

WU58 ZVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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