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DU58 NHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 NHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 73,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too near outer sidewall to be repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,557 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,689 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 52,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre damage outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre damage outer sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has damage

Fail 22 Sep 2016 40,645 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has damage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has chunk missing from sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2015 36,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has chunk missing from sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks throughout tread (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has age cracks throughout tread (not showing cords)

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre has deteriorated(not showing cords)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks throughout tread (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has age cracks throughout tread (not showing cords)

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre has deteriorated(not showing cords)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall {not showing cords}

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,884 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall which has been glued

Fail 15 Dec 2011 20,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,632 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 NHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU58 NHK registered?

DU58 NHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is DU58 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 NHK shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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