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WJ57 NNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe as corrosion

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,136 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,914 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 55,792 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 55,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,064 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn uneven on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,892 miles

front tyres worn to 3 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,390 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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WJ57 NNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ57 NNF, 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 WJ57 NNF registered?

WJ57 NNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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