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N11 PFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 PFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,382 miles

Centre washer jet not working

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 117,323 miles

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

Centre washer jet not working

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,668 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,208 miles

n/s/r tyre showin signs of age cracking marks in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,315 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N11 PFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N11 PFC, 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 N11 PFC registered?

N11 PFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is N11 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 PFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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