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NA08 GKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 90,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,901 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 80,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,305 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,901 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,063 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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NA08 GKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NA08 GKN, 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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NA08 GKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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