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NU08 XJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,298 mi
Last recorded172,298 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 172,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 168,824 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2025 168,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2024 166,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ( 3mil ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 154,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,028 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 128,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,602 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn low at outer edges

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,498 miles

235/45YR17

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY SCORED.

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)

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 XJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

NU08 XJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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