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ND58 FGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 FGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,788 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 125,786 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 123,914 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,827 miles

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

split on turbo boost pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,825 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

split on turbo boost pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,581 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 113,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,172 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge, recommend rear wheel alignment

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,561 miles

Difficult to fully inspect condition of all inner brake pads

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Difficult to fully inspect condition of all inner brake pads

Engine upper cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,347 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,386 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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ND58 FGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND58 FGG, 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 ND58 FGG registered?

ND58 FGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is ND58 FGG safe to buy?

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