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NA08 VDK

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,482 mi
Last recorded101,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 VDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 101,476 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,151 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,136 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arch

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 6 Jun 2023 99,136 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear wheel arch

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fuel filter damp

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 98,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,319 miles

Fuel filter damp, not visibly leaking

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,657 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,430 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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NA08 VDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA08 VDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NA08 VDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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