MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is NV57 ULM safe to buy?
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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