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A16 NEE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,370 mi
Last recorded45,370 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,370 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 33,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 28,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 22,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,149 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,729 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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A16 NEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 NEE, 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 A16 NEE registered?

A16 NEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is A16 NEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NEE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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