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NG58 OUJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,464 mi
Last recorded168,464 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,464 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 168,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear box missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,674 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,493 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 92,983 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Dec 2014 80,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,374 miles

rear tyres 3.5mm

Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,371 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)

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

front tyres 3.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,531 miles

osf seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,184 miles

Drivers seat belt retracting, but very slow

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 OUJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

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

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