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NG58 OUW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,879 mi
Last recorded132,879 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,879 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Subframe front and rear corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 132,879 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Subframe front and rear corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,543 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

both front and rear discs are wearing to the inner shoulders

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,644 miles

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

slight play off side inner steering rack end

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 OUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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