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DU08 NUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,800 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 145,804 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 142,843 miles

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 139,111 miles

** both front tyres worn very close to markers **

** offside rear coil spring heavily corroded **

both front steering arm inner joints have play

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,868 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,257 miles

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,785 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,431 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 77,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 77,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,076 miles

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

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

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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DU08 NUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DU08 NUY, 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 DU08 NUY registered?

DU08 NUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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