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NG58 OUC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,700 mi
Last recorded94,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 94,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,773 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 80,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater broken

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater broken

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,815 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,858 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 72,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,856 miles

metal shield on offside front brake disc loose

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 58,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal shield on offside front brake disc loose

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,717 miles

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,747 miles

2 Slight Cracks In NSR Tyre wall

NSR Tyre Inner Tread Slightly Cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR Tyre Inner Tread Slightly Cracked

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

2 Slight Cracks In NSR Tyre wall

NSR Tyre Inner Tread Slightly Cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR Tyre Inner Tread Slightly Cracked

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 42,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,489 miles

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

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 OUC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG58 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

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