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DU58 NHM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,346 mi
Last recorded41,346 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 NHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,346 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 41,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 30,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 30,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,485 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,264 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 11,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,136 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 NHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

DU58 NHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is DU58 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 NHM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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