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NO02 REN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO02 REN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 44,050 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,016 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 30,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,152 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 27,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,058 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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NO02 REN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NO02 REN, 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 NO02 REN registered?

NO02 REN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is NO02 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO02 REN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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