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DY58 NRU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 NRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 119,381 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 116,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 111,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 111,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,460 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 104,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 91,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2014 86,132 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 86,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,800 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 50,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,966 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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DY58 NRU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY58 NRU, 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 DY58 NRU registered?

DY58 NRU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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