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N400 MXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,903 mi
Last recorded123,903 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 MXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,903 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,209 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,396 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 102,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,450 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,805 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,669 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,622 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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N400 MXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 N400 MXN, 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 N400 MXN registered?

N400 MXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is N400 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 MXN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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