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NV08 KPO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,555 mi
Last recorded148,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 141,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2024 141,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,871 miles

Front Upper both front strut top mount bearings worn but not excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2023 130,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper both front strut top mount bearings worn but not excessive

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,094 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,019 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber mount corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 102,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 102,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 86,788 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre small lump outer sidewall 2254517

Pass 22 May 2014 62,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Misfire on engine

Pass 28 May 2013 54,379 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on tread no cords visable 225/45/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine running lumpy on idle

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 45,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,714 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NV08 KPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV08 KPO, 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 NV08 KPO registered?

NV08 KPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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