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NU58 MDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 MDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 103,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,411 miles

Bolts missing from front cross section bars

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,382 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bolts missing from front cross section bars

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perisheing along tread 225/45/17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,195 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,025 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 MDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU58 MDZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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