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NG58 OVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,787 mi
Last recorded156,787 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 149,057 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 133,075 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 127,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 127,192 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 122,133 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 122,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 118,676 miles

offside rear tyre slightly uneven wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,976 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 52,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG58 OVX registered?

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

Is NG58 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OVX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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