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J28 NLS

2015 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,967 mi
Last recorded25,967 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 NLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 25,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 25,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,567 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,557 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,492 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 17,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 17,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,136 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 13,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 12,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 55,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2018 10,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 21,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,273 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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J28 NLS is a 2015 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J28 NLS, 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 11 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J28 NLS is a 2015 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2015.

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