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NV08 WUE

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,942 mi
Last recorded141,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 141,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,849 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front drivers belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 118,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 109,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,243 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads appear low

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,549 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edge

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

Front discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs scored

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,549 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edge

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

Front discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Rear discs scored

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 WUE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

NV08 WUE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is NV08 WUE safe to buy?

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