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DU58 NKR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,742 mi
Last recorded163,742 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 NKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 163,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side and near side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 163,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side and near side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 153,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side and near side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shockabsorber mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 153,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated off side and near side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shockabsorber mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 143,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper shock absorber mountings corroded

Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 30 May 2022 135,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 135,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 130,249 miles

Front exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 125,727 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 125,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,888 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 118,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,418 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to mishape on inner edges recomend replacement

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2014 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 71,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,955 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,599 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 NKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 NKR, 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 NKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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