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N46 ASG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,906 mi
Last recorded152,906 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 ASG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,906 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 152,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,156 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,786 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Pas rack has a misting of oil

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 118,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

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

Pas rack has a misting of oil

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,902 miles

Both front tyres just legal

rear disc faces corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,278 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

child seat fitted

chips in windscreen

rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,278 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

child seat fitted

chips in windscreen

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,663 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 55,662 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,238 miles

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

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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N46 ASG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N46 ASG, 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 N46 ASG registered?

N46 ASG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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