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AX08 NHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,325 mi
Last recorded178,325 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 178,325 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 178,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 172,265 miles

under tray loose

Fail 20 Feb 2019 172,265 miles

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

under tray loose

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,098 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 131,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,338 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,697 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,696 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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AX08 NHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX08 NHY, 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 AX08 NHY registered?

AX08 NHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AX08 NHY safe to buy?

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