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NM08 UHC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,941 mi
Last recorded105,941 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 UHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 105,941 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,079 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,854 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,943 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,487 miles

Emissions Too Clean Not Detected

Nearside Front Wiper Torn

Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions Too Clean Not Detected

Nearside Front Wiper Torn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,635 miles

Emissions Not Detected Too Clean

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions Not Detected Too Clean

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NM08 UHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NM08 UHC, 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 NM08 UHC registered?

NM08 UHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is NM08 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 UHC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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