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DU58 NBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 NBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch and c post

nearside and offside front lower ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

exhaust flexi section deteriorating and minor blow

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 63,077 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,747 miles

standard sill covers.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 60,745 miles

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

standard sill covers.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,161 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,594 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damage but no cords exposed,

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four, (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,355 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,355 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,754 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 NBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU58 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

DU58 NBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is DU58 NBE safe to buy?

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