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SH08 NBO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 146,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 106,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2014 70,157 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre bald

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,417 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 NBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

SH08 NBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SH08 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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