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K999 NEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 NEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 71,540 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,200 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,137 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 43,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,509 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,424 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,723 miles

fuel cap seal very slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal very slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,726 miles

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,936 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish/crack between treads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,150 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack/perrish between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,181 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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K999 NEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K999 NEL, 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 K999 NEL registered?

K999 NEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is K999 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 NEL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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