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DU58 NBG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,623 mi
Last recorded87,623 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS FOGGED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH REG PLATES WORN (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 63,333 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 63,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Have approx 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 51,476 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 51,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,843 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,220 miles

small crack to n/s rear light lense not showing white lights

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,133 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear 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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DU58 NBG 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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

DU58 NBG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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