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ND08 WFL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,467 mi
Last recorded148,467 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,467 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 148,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,257 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,653 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 116,653 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,412 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WFL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND08 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

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

Is ND08 WFL safe to buy?

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