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N9 NST

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,872 mi
Last recorded144,872 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 NST
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 144,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,724 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,059 miles

Front both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,903 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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N9 NST is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N9 NST, 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 N9 NST registered?

N9 NST is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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