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NU08 XHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,203 mi
Last recorded154,203 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 132,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,837 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewall split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (235/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,802 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner sidewall split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (235/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre puncture (repairable)

Pass 2 May 2015 114,889 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 98,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,418 miles

** headlamp washer system may be defective**

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,423 miles

O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R tryes close to limit. All slightly miss-shaped

Slight scoring to rear brake discs

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 XHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 NU08 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

NU08 XHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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