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NG58 OUN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,515 mi
Last recorded236,515 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 236,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 236,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 233,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

osf fog light broken

Fail 14 Mar 2017 233,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

osf fog light broken

Pass 15 Mar 2016 224,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

child seat fitted nsr preventing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 14 Mar 2016 224,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted nsr preventing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 9 Jan 2015 211,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 211,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 193,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 193,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,819 miles

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

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

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

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

osf fog cracked

rear heat sheild inecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,722 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 OUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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