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NV57 ULA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 ULA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,416 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front Exhaust rubber starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2016 115,410 miles

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front Exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,983 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,983 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,867 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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NV57 ULA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV57 ULA, 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 NV57 ULA registered?

NV57 ULA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NV57 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 ULA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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