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NV08 WTZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 125,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 125,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 117,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 207,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 191,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 165,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,177 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 WTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NV08 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

NV08 WTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is NV08 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 WTZ shows 9 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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