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SB08 NFL

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2022 160,896 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2021 146,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,980 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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SB08 NFL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB08 NFL, 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 SB08 NFL registered?

SB08 NFL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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