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DV58 NHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 126,781 miles

AU TO SHIFT /PARK BUTTON IN/ OPP.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS 3/4 MM. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSICURE.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE CRADLE & WIRING INSICURE! ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURES !(LOW).

Fail 4 Nov 2025 126,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding PAD S LOW. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn & UPPER BOOT DETEORATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AU TO SHIFT /PARK BUTTON IN/ OPP.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS 3/4 MM. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSICURE.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE CRADLE & WIRING INSICURE! ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURES !(LOW).

Fail 28 Oct 2025 126,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 116,392 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2024 116,378 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2023 109,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 109,935 miles

Towbar safety device not operating correctly (6.1.6 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 82,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working unable to assess effectiveness of wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,674 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,660 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DV58 NHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

DV58 NHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is DV58 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 NHO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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