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DU58 NKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,587 mi
Last recorded135,587 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,056 miles

handbrake cable bracket damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,457 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 104,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,469 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,189 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,157 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,121 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,106 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,503 miles

FUEL CAP QUICK FILL TYPE/FOR DIESEL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 NKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

DU58 NKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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