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NX08 VKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,460 mi
Last recorded222,460 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 222,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 222,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 214,889 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 214,889 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill water bottle (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 194,807 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 194,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working fit bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 168,791 miles

under tray

Fail 22 Mar 2022 168,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,065 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,272 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre wearing on inned edge

o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edege

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,196 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NX08 VKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

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

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