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SH08 NBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nsr & osr(inner brake pad wearing thin)

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 100,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 100,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,620 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 92,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,934 miles

slight cut in outer wall of o/s /f tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 45,413 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 NBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

SH08 NBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is SH08 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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