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NH08 OEM

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,143 mi
Last recorded150,143 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 150,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 136,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,531 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,499 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 72,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,711 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,246 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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NH08 OEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH08 OEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NH08 OEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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