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N99 ELK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,393 mi
Last recorded144,393 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 ELK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 144,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,044 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 137,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 132,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 123,846 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 113,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slight cracking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2013 73,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 56,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,778 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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N99 ELK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N99 ELK, 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 N99 ELK registered?

N99 ELK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is N99 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 ELK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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