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NX58 RCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,229 mi
Last recorded162,229 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 162,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 162,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 150,280 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 150,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on abs plug on strut (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 142,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 134,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 119,783 miles

advice four wheel tracking

both front tyres bald on edges and on 2mm

both rear tyres worn on inner edges tyres wearing uneven

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 119,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advice four wheel tracking

both front tyres bald on edges and on 2mm

both rear tyres worn on inner edges tyres wearing uneven

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 111,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 111,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 104,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,737 miles

rear brake discs worn

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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NX58 RCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NX58 RCU, 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 NX58 RCU registered?

NX58 RCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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