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NU08 LME

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 120,131 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to check tow bar electrics

Fail 14 May 2019 120,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to check tow bar electrics

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lip on discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lip on discs (3.5.1i)

eml on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 111,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lip on discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lip on discs (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,570 miles

Engine fault warning lamp (MIL) is illuminated

Tyre worn on edges offside front

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,047 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit o/s/f droplink dust cover poor man light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perish in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perish in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,866 miles

MIL light lit

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,725 miles

stonechip in windscreen

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 LME is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU08 LME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 LME registered?

NU08 LME is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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