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NG58 OWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,530 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres low uneven inner tread

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,713 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,552 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,552 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,412 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 OWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

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

Is NG58 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 OWC 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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