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SB08 NGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,781 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,253 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 72,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 66,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,479 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside offside rear backing plates rusty

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes getting rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2021 63,479 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside offside rear backing plates rusty

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes getting rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,147 miles

Nearside Front steering drumstick slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front steering drumstick slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,585 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,637 miles

both front tyres showing 3 mm

oil level low

slight brake bind detected at off side rear

Pass 30 May 2016 48,161 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 48,161 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,492 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2015 44,489 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 41,378 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 13 May 2014 41,378 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 May 2013 37,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,545 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 NGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

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

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