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SB08 NFT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 105,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,097 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 100,093 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative ARM BROKE (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached ALLY MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached ALLY MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,303 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 85,015 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 84,831 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,332 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,118 miles

CRACKS/CUTS IN O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES (NO PLIES/CORDS TO BE SEEN OR EXPOSED)

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

SLIGHT SMEARING ON BOTH WIPER BLADES

Fail 18 Nov 2013 36,076 miles

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

CRACKS/CUTS IN O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES (NO PLIES/CORDS TO BE SEEN OR EXPOSED)

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

SLIGHT SMEARING ON BOTH WIPER BLADES

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,081 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 18,275 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 NFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

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

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