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NG08 UOX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 UOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 136,914 miles

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2025 136,914 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 133,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 133,096 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,483 miles

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

rear heatshield slightly loose

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 119,015 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,949 miles

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

misting of fuel around fuel filter

Fail 29 Jun 2019 105,949 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

misting of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside stop lamp slightly discoloured

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen damage outside zone A, less than 40mm

Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,139 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,569 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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NG08 UOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG08 UOX, 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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NG08 UOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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