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NG58 OUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,567 mi
Last recorded167,567 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 167,567 miles

Hand brake low reserve travel

Offside Rear Arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 163,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 156,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 156,063 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 144,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,171 miles

Emissions Too Low to give a Reading! (This is not a Problem!)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and about to Split! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 137,157 miles

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

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

Emissions Too Low to give a Reading! (This is not a Problem!)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and about to Split! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 130,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,053 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,093 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 OUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

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

Is NG58 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OUV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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