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ND57 RNY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,522 mi
Last recorded96,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND57 RNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light source becoming discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,696 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam , below rear view mirror . Relocated to left , behind mirror ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Bulbs fdaing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Bulbs fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,774 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,025 miles

scoring on brake disc.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

scoring on brake disc.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,931 miles

sills covered with trim

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills covered with trim

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,288 miles

Handbrake travel

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,274 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,426 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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ND57 RNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND57 RNY, 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 ND57 RNY registered?

ND57 RNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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