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SB08 NGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,339 miles

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 107,536 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sterring knuckle slight play boh

Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,375 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sterring knuckle slight play boh

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn over tread

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn over tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,623 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn over tread

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn over tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,260 miles

All four tyres around 3mm of tread left

Both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber feels Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall a bit perished

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All four tyres around 3mm of tread left

Both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber feels Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall a bit perished

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,326 miles

cover sills

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,163 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,163 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,174 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,172 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cover sills fitted

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 36,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 NGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG registered?

SB08 NGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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