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NC58 AYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 AYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,224 miles

Nearside Rear reversing light inop

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear worn slightly out of shape(tread feathered off on insides)

Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,347 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 134,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 121,609 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 121,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,034 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,279 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,037 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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NC58 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NC58 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 NC58 AYV registered?

NC58 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is NC58 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC58 AYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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