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NU08 XHZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 103,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 103,903 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,064 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 94,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 93,909 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking at the fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

o/s rear top arm outer bush worn

o/s rear tyre has side wall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,719 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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NU08 XHZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 XHZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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