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NV57 ULM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,381 mi
Last recorded138,381 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,381 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secure but not likely to become detatched

Rear Parking requirements only just met, it would appear the system needs adjustment or repair

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 138,023 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake pedal hard/no servo assistance (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secure but not likely to become detatched

Rear Parking requirements only just met, it would appear the system needs adjustment or repair

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Not visible (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 124,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Not visible (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 113,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,114 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 109,113 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,724 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 106,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,673 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,671 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,427 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,427 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,224 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 ULM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

NV57 ULM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for NV57 ULM shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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