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SH08 NBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,096 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 51,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 48,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,263 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 NBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

Is SH08 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NBZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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