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N30 JBC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,371 mi
Last recorded158,371 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 158,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 156,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2024 154,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills both n/s and o/s

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

undercarriage showing signs of age related corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2024 154,721 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills both n/s and o/s

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

undercarriage showing signs of age related corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,117 miles

N/S and O/S Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 154,107 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

N/S and O/S Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 144,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 118,263 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to caliper bleed nipple leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear tyres have 3ml of tread left

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,522 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 38,522 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,090 miles

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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N30 JBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N30 JBC, 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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N30 JBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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