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RF57 NHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 NHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,455 miles

chips in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,759 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,540 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,437 miles

dampness to steering rack area

Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,936 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery cover fitted

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,199 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,060 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,550 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 29,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,622 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,316 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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RF57 NHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF57 NHB, 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 RF57 NHB registered?

RF57 NHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RF57 NHB safe to buy?

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