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DU58 WSL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 126,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,414 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,642 miles

Offside Front seatbelt bit slow to retract

Fail 24 Nov 2018 109,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,798 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 813,840 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,844 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,805 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 WSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

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

Is DU58 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 WSL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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