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DV58 NGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,418 mi
Last recorded129,418 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 129,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn and scored

engine light on

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn and scored

engine light on

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,239 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake disc looks as though it's been binding although free at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,599 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 74,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,126 miles

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

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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DV58 NGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DV58 NGY, 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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DV58 NGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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