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GY58 NKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,013 mi
Last recorded125,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 125,013 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,897 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel @ the fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 62,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel @ the fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel quite high

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front electric window not working

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

battery flat

Fail 9 Nov 2015 35,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working outer (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front electric window not working

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

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

battery flat

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,031 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished.

nail in n/s/r tyre outer edge.

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,779 miles

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

deep cracks in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GY58 NKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY58 NKO, 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 GY58 NKO registered?

GY58 NKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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