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NA58 AYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,927 mi
Last recorded177,927 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 AYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 177,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 164,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 153,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 131,462 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,330 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,317 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,776 miles

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

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

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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NA58 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 NA58 AYV, 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 NA58 AYV registered?

NA58 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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