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N111 EAS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 EAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 64,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 63,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,055 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to obtain test result

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,656 miles

Exhaust emmisions too clean to register on test equiptment.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 27,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 27,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 13,672 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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N111 EAS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N111 EAS, 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 N111 EAS registered?

N111 EAS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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