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ND08 WFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,808 mi
Last recorded167,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 167,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 152,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,277 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,727 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,068 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers ,under trays fitted, sill covers fitted

washer level low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,593 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 42,727 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 42,726 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Pass 7 May 2012 34,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,231 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 WFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 ND08 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

ND08 WFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for ND08 WFV 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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