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NM08 UHS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 106,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,058 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,771 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 UHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

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

Is NM08 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 UHS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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