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SH08 NBB

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,526 mi
Last recorded82,526 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,526 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,492 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,181 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,452 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 NBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NBB, 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 SH08 NBB registered?

SH08 NBB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SH08 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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