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NG58 OVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,537 mi
Last recorded88,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 88,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,534 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 59,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,090 miles

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,090 miles

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,237 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 40,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,799 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,157 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge(through to cords soon) and splits on tread

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,546 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 OVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

NG58 OVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is NG58 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OVC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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