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VK08 NRO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,566 mi
Last recorded61,566 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 58,349 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/45/17Y

Fail 16 Mar 2018 49,273 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/45/17Y

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,155 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,984 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,984 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,017 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,616 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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VK08 NRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK08 NRO, 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 VK08 NRO registered?

VK08 NRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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