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NX08 VJE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 149,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 145,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,520 miles

handbrake brackets broken but still secure nsr/osr

Fail 22 Feb 2019 136,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

handbrake brackets broken but still secure nsr/osr

Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,876 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise eml light on

advise front subframe corroded

advise o/s and n/s rear handbrake cable brackets broken but still adequately supported

Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,624 miles

ADVISE EML LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

ADVISE O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACKET SNAPPED

EML LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,619 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE EML LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

ADVISE O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACKET SNAPPED

EML LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,053 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,053 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box heat sheild loose & rataling

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,297 miles

both rear tyres heavily misshaped 225/45/17

Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres heavily misshaped 225/45/17

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,976 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,927 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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NX08 VJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 NX08 VJE, 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 NX08 VJE registered?

NX08 VJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NX08 VJE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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