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NU58 MDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,400 mi
Last recorded237,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 MDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 237,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 219,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 219,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 156,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,399 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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NU58 MDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

NU58 MDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is NU58 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 MDX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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