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DV58 NFH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,796 mi
Last recorded206,796 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 206,796 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working. Lense broken.

Parking brake lever travel near limit.

Rear Rear exhaust rubber split.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 206,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working. Lense broken.

Parking brake lever travel near limit.

Rear Rear exhaust rubber split.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 202,223 miles

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

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 ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 202,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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 ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 196,532 miles

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

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2021 192,099 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and not working

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 189,629 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))

emissions too clean for test result

Pass 28 Mar 2019 183,305 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,836 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2018 171,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,624 miles

Offside Front spot lamp lens broken

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

boot full unable to check

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Fail 27 Mar 2017 155,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line pass (3.5.1g)

Offside Front spot lamp lens broken

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

boot full unable to check

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,107 miles

covers fitted

hand brake is a little high

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,509 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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DV58 NFH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DV58 NFH, 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 DV58 NFH registered?

DV58 NFH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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