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SH08 NAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,941 mi
Last recorded127,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 127,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,011 miles

All rear suspension bushes slight perishing

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 90,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,971 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 69,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,467 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 53,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,306 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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SH08 NAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH08 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 NAO registered?

SH08 NAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SH08 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NAO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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