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NL57 JJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 JJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 109,225 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to the front pipe condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding the wheel bearing needs testing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick the pads look to be braking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,511 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner brake pads getting low

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,939 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,830 miles

Front and rear sub-frames are slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,826 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear sub-frames are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,332 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,319 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,861 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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NL57 JJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL57 JJU, 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 NL57 JJU registered?

NL57 JJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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