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NX08 VJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 90,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 85,539 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight oil seepage

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,582 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling Adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,229 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,954 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 VJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

NX08 VJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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