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NA58 BCK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,622 mi
Last recorded155,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 155,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,628 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 134,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2024 134,456 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play at NSF wheel.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,642 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

underbody fuel line clip insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,896 miles

Offside Rear tyre , tread distorted around inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,039 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,487 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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NA58 BCK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BCK, 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 BCK registered?

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

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