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NU08 XJB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,480 mi
Last recorded162,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 133,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,392 miles

Nearside Front battery cover insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,697 miles

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

Two bolts broken in front under car strengthing beam

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,991 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,579 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 59,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split still cleaning screen

Pass 8 May 2013 50,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,859 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 XJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 XJB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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