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DV58 NHC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,210 mi
Last recorded171,210 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 171,210 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 171,208 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 149,837 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,597 miles

Chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Chips to windscreen

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,747 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

various chips on windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,657 miles

o/s/f seatbelt needs help retracting

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,855 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 NHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV58 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

DV58 NHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is DV58 NHC safe to buy?

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