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NU08 XHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 146,099 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 144,470 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y section holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 141,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,915 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 141,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 141,410 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 141,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 140,375 miles

Offside Rear Inner CV boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,962 miles

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft c v cover split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft c v cover split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 133,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear coil spring lower seating foam worn.

centre exhaust heat shield loose. attatched to exhaust.

front brake pads worn

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose, rattling

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn sound harsh

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,296 miles

exhaust clamp splitting

rear belts not checked as pet cover fitted to back seat

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,988 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

NU08 XHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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