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NU58 MDE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

235,770 mi
Last recorded235,770 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 MDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 235,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 222,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 222,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 207,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 189,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 189,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 167,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,469 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 150,469 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,414 miles

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

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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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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What year was NU58 MDE registered?

NU58 MDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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