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SB08 NFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 69,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 10mm play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 10mm play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,446 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,244 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 Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,597 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,597 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 48,746 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 48,746 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 39,169 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin

Fail 20 May 2011 29,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 29,584 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 NFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

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

Is SB08 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 NFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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