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N50 DES

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,259 mi
Last recorded72,259 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,860 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,899 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,535 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

Fail 5 Feb 2018 56,535 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,225 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,478 miles

front b/discs corroded on inner surface

towbar electrics not working for stoplamps and rear fog

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N50 DES is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N50 DES, 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 N50 DES registered?

N50 DES is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is N50 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 DES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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