MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged very badly faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in arm slight play outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in arm slight play outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged very badly faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front right fog lamp inoperative
front seat belts slow to retract
nearside rear tyre going out of shape and down to 2.5mm
offside rear tyre going out of shape and down to 3mm
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaurst heat shields loose
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaurst heat shields loose
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both glasses faded ? (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working bulb holder missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively traces discs been very hot? (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off ?
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes worn / knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear wheel arches corroded
exhaust heat shield loose above middle box
factory fitted covers
front spring tops rusty more offside
exhaust heat shield loose in middle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front fog lamp broken bulb hanging down
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm at bottom but at top 6mm ish? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear suspension a bit of play?
Offside brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop when off?
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both door mirrors glasses faded more on nearside
engine bay covers and under tray fitted
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective reworked belt (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp broken bulb hanging down
Offside Rear suspension a bit of play?
Offside brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop when off?
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both door mirrors glasses faded more on nearside
engine bay covers and under tray fitted
exhaust heat shield loose in middle
1/2 o/s/f washer jet poor
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
engine bay and under covers fitted
front brake discs worn/scorred
n/s mirror glass deteriorated
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit
o/s hand brake arm on caliper not fully back to stop
o/s mirror glass deteriorated
o/s/f outer brake pad been hot?
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
o/s/f tyre worn low, on legal limit
o/s/r indicator going pale
rear coil springs, lower rubbers broken up
rear tyres slightly worn
slight play both rear upper suspension arms outer bushes
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine and under covers fitted
n/s mirror glass cracked
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
play n/s/r anti roll bar bush (may knock?)
play/knock n/s/f drop link
slight play n/s/r upper suspension outer bush
child seats n/s/r and o/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped
engine bay and under covers fitted
front brake pads worn low, o/s outer pad close to limit, discs worn
front tyres worn low, 2.5-3mm, 2mm on edges, o/s/f on 1.6mm outer edge
n/s/r tyre valve cracking
o/s/r outer brake pad visually getting slightly low
slight play/knock o/s/f drop link
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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NU58 MDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 NU58 MDE, 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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NU58 MDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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