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N16 NGA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 NGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 98,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top rough in rotation

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2025 98,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper strut top rough in rotation

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,263 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 92,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,997 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,428 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,090 miles

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

n/s/f top suspension mount slightly grabbing

Pass 14 May 2019 67,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 64,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 60,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,135 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 37,052 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

gear linkage stiff

Fail 1 May 2013 37,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet safty catch stiff

gear linkage stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,854 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off inside edge

offside front tyre cracking on outside edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off outside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,770 miles

Minor diesel on base of fuel filter housing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,770 miles

Minor diesel on base of fuel filter housing.

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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N16 NGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N16 NGA, 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 N16 NGA registered?

N16 NGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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