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DU58 NKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 123,278 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 123,278 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,793 miles

Both rear tyres have undulations on inner edges

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 114,793 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres have undulations on inner edges

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 114,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush popped out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have undulations on inner edges

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,683 miles

Nearside Rear stop/tail light lens slightly discoloured

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel filter housing damp

Fail 18 Sep 2020 106,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear stop/tail light lens slightly discoloured

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 92,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexiable (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,062 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

DU58 NKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is DU58 NKD safe to buy?

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