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NV08 WUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,725 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 133,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,061 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 122,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on edge

Oil leak under engine ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 118,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on edge

Oil leak under engine ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,331 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,312 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,528 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,550 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,334 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,186 miles

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

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 WUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

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

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