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DU58 NBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,112 mi
Last recorded128,112 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 128,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 123,804 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel hub noisy

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Inner-side shoulder worn, but no ply or cords visible

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2018 112,624 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Inner-side shoulder worn, but no ply or cords visible

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2017 95,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2mm 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,609 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2014 53,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,144 miles

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,116 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,787 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre has nail in edge of tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,787 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in edge of tyre

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 NBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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