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NX08 VJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,145 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 134,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,608 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,904 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint TOP (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,897 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre inner tread cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre inner tread cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,024 miles

2 nails nearside rear tyre.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NX08 VJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

NX08 VJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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