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K50 NSB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 NSB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,380 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,368 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/R Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split Into Two (2.4.G.4e)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle O/S/F Door Handle Inoperative (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,436 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,971 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

off side rear wheel warm to the touch

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,931 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,000 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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K50 NSB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K50 NSB, 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 K50 NSB registered?

K50 NSB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is K50 NSB safe to buy?

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