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NA08 VDG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,916 mi
Last recorded151,916 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 VDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 151,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 151,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 142,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal coil spring mounting worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2017 102,309 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine under tray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 19 May 2017 102,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine under tray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,401 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 38,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,704 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 VDG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

NA08 VDG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is NA08 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA08 VDG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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