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VK08 NTC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 139,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,179 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight blow on EGR cooler pipe from exhaust manifold to EGR cooler

Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,638 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 127,564 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust front pipe blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,848 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking from filter (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheald adrift

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,397 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 NTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

VK08 NTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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