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NX08 VJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,681 mi
Last recorded142,681 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 126,747 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 126,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,649 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,964 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,364 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,796 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,254 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 VJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

NX08 VJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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