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N4 KAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 KAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,932 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 71,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)

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

Nearside Front Accident damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded (strut)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded (strut)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,743 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2024 69,733 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking at flexy section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,564 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 65,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,050 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear suspension top mountings in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorber top mountings deteriorated

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Slightly Corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,602 miles

Advise slight grooving on rear brake discs

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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N4 KAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N4 KAB, 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 N4 KAB registered?

N4 KAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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