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DV58 NFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 128,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,908 miles

Central chip in windscreen

Front slight cracking to lower arm ball joint gaiters

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,613 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,504 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepping inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,526 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess One of rear mountings missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,757 miles

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

One of o/s handbrake cable support brackets corroded through

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 37,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,856 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 NFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

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

Is DV58 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 NFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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