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D4 NUB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,198 mi
Last recorded148,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 147,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,731 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting. rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,406 miles

Exhaust rusting

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting. both rear tyres surface cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2020 136,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting. both rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 130,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,323 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt ( not fully checked)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt ( not fully check)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,323 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt ( not fully checked)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt ( not fully check)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D4 NUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D4 NUB, 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 D4 NUB registered?

D4 NUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is D4 NUB safe to buy?

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