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S111 NEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,928 mi
Last recorded153,928 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 NEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 153,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,882 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 146,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,686 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm also low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm also low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,114 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,981 miles

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,971 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

engine management light illuminated

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,174 miles

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 1 Jul 2017 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr caliper (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,066 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2014 50,381 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 43,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,766 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

slight play in nearside front link arm

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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S111 NEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S111 NEL, 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 S111 NEL registered?

S111 NEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S111 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 NEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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