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DU58 NDC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,638 mi
Last recorded203,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 203,638 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 203,638 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 196,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 196,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,145 miles

exhaust flexy down pipe has a slight leak on the flexy.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 85,137 miles

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

exhaust flexy down pipe has a slight leak on the flexy.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 30,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,893 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 NDC 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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

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

Is DU58 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 NDC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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