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FT57 NBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 NBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 152,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 149,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 149,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 147,080 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 147,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 142,547 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 142,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 136,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 118,665 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,855 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 104,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

back box exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,019 miles

OSR BRAKE CALIPER JUST STARTING TO STICK

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,626 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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FT57 NBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT57 NBZ, 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 FT57 NBZ registered?

FT57 NBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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