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VK08 NSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,214 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 149,503 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 135,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 116,747 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,374 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,146 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 67,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,276 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,020 miles

emission pass,no print out.

Fail 1 May 2013 48,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

emission pass,no print out.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,777 miles

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

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

advanced wear noted on front and rear brake pads.

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 NSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 NSO registered?

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

Is VK08 NSO safe to buy?

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