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N123 NAH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 NAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,354 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge plus slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,766 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 129,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,093 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,527 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,102 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2013 68,952 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,994 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,966 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,966 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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N123 NAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N123 NAH, 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 N123 NAH registered?

N123 NAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is N123 NAH safe to buy?

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