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NM08 UHN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 95,133 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Between Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S Lagg 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 205/55/16 O/S/R 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges 2.39mm At Lowest (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges 1.94mm At Lowest (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted/ N/S Damaged/ Rear Arches Corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,663 miles

Slight brake bind at the o/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 UHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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