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N309 EMB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,767 mi
Last recorded100,767 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 EMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,499 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,516 miles

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,676 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,324 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,233 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,067 miles

both rear tyre have deep age cracks not showing cords

Fail 8 Nov 2013 30,713 miles

N/S/R Tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,713 miles

N/S/R Tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,910 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre has a chuck out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 10 Nov 2011 20,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,134 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

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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N309 EMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N309 EMB, 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 N309 EMB registered?

N309 EMB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is N309 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N309 EMB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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