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NA58 BDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,938 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,362 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,233 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering joint ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,601 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 40,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 28,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 230,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 20,220 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 BDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA58 BDY registered?

NA58 BDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is NA58 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA58 BDY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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