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NG58 OUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,757 mi
Last recorded158,757 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 158,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 154,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 143,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 133,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,871 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 109,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,346 miles

1 x osr position lamp n/w

both front and nsr tyres worn on the edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,346 miles

1 x osr position lamp n/w

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and nsr tyres worn on the edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,797 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,797 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,389 miles

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

emmissions would,nt register on equipment

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 35,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NG58 OUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUH, 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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NG58 OUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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