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ND08 WFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 113,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 105,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 99,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,479 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 89,479 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Fail 13 May 2019 86,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2018 80,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

message on dash diesel particulate filter full

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,760 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,737 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

Engine Covers Fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,319 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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ND08 WFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ND08 WFF, 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 ND08 WFF registered?

ND08 WFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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