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DU58 MZW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,360 mi
Last recorded147,360 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 MZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,360 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 147,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,829 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 144,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,007 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2021 112,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,660 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,654 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ,,,,,,,,, drop link,,,,,,,,,,,, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,943 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 94,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,379 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,852 miles

Slight tread distortion offside rear tyre

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight tread distortion offside rear tyre

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,195 miles

Plastic Over Sills Fitted

Under Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,650 miles

n/s/f tyre cut

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,166 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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DU58 MZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU58 MZW, 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 DU58 MZW registered?

DU58 MZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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