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ND08 WFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,064 miles

Front steering rack stained

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,064 miles

Front steering rack stained

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,952 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,139 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 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

ND08 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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