CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU08 NUP

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero85,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 139,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,761 miles

REAR HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,665 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,352 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,240 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 72,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,843 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 63,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal soft

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,214 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
Full Saab 9-3 Aero reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU08 NUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 85,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 NUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU08 NUP?

You can check the full history of DU08 NUP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU08 NUP registered?

DU08 NUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DU08 NUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 NUP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU08 NUP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU08 NUP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.