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NM08 UHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 UHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 141,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage advise clean and check (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides upper shock absorber mountings corroded (alloy)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear signs of dampness filter/tank area no leak found

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside Corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 123,977 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Both Centre Pipe Clamps Defective/Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,453 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

underside corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 115,187 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (SHOCKERS) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,923 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 104,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,504 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper Retaining Clip Missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock Absorber Top Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock Absorber Top Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper Retaining Clip Missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,997 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

service light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2015 46,343 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jul 2014 38,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,549 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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NM08 UHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

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

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