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NA08 GLY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,536 mi
Last recorded165,536 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 165,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 165,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,022 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 137,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,760 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,673 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 GLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GLY, 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 NA08 GLY registered?

NA08 GLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is NA08 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA08 GLY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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