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DV58 NFP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS FOGGED (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,629 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,627 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 92,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,235 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 87,228 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,084 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 NFP 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 83.3%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

DV58 NFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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The MOT history for DV58 NFP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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