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NV08 WTR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 126,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 126,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,573 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,171 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,171 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,039 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 100,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,885 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,524 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,246 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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NV08 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

NV08 WTR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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