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NG58 OTW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 135,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 125,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 125,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 106,280 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 106,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 48,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light only 50% working

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

high level brake light only 50% working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,570 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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NG58 OTW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 NG58 OTW, 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 NG58 OTW registered?

NG58 OTW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is NG58 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OTW 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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