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N13 BDG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,762 mi
Last recorded177,762 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 BDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 177,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 177,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 169,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 162,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 148,056 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 148,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,524 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,103 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,090 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,913 miles

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NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM STICKING

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,828 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres mishaping

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

discs corroded & worn

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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N13 BDG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N13 BDG, 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 N13 BDG registered?

N13 BDG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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