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GY58 NKU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 NKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 80,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,035 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,050 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Dec 2017 54,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,999 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,667 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 38,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,385 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 NKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

GY58 NKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is GY58 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 NKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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