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SB08 NFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

162,468 mi
Last recorded162,468 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,468 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 162,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 154,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,083 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabalizer ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 147,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabalizer ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,273 miles

evidence of power steering fluid/engine oil on underside of vehicle no leaks detected at time of test

nearside & offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 139,273 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

evidence of power steering fluid/engine oil on underside of vehicle no leaks detected at time of test

nearside & offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,556 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

emissions to low to trigger test equipment

Fail 9 Oct 2018 130,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

emissions to low to trigger test equipment

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,355 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate heavily corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 110,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 110,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable too check offside front wheel bearing due too brake bind

Pass 29 May 2015 98,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 98,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 82,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,490 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2012 49,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut om side wall, not reaching cord.

Pass 14 May 2012 49,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has cut om side wall, not reaching cord.

Pass 27 May 2011 41,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 41,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SB08 NFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SB08 NFO, 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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SB08 NFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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