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NG58 OVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 100,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 92,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 88,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,055 miles

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

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 OVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

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

Is NG58 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OVS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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