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VX08 NYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 166,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 150,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 150,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 142,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,458 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 133,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 120,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 109,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,791 miles

Front brake discs lipped on edges

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,791 miles

Front brake discs lipped on edges

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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VX08 NYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX08 NYD, 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 VX08 NYD registered?

VX08 NYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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