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GY58 NKP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,390 mi
Last recorded167,390 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 NKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 167,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 161,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 153,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,242 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear suspension trailing arms corroding

Drivers door outer handle may require attention soon

Engine covers and/or undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroding slightly

Offside front and nearside rear jacking blocks missing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear suspension trailing arms corroding

Drivers door outer handle may require attention soon

Engine covers and/or undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroding slightly

Offside front and nearside rear jacking blocks missing

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,187 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 106,599 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp removed

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,473 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,675 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,989 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 Aug 2013 75,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,606 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,386 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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GY58 NKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

GY58 NKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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