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NU08 LLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,737 mi
Last recorded72,737 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 71,746 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,392 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,234 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,429 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NU08 LLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NU08 LLW, 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 NU08 LLW registered?

NU08 LLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 LLW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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