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NG58 OWE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,458 mi
Last recorded138,458 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 OWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 121,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,892 miles

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,122 miles

windscreen chipped in zone A, not in drivers direct vision

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,264 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,825 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,576 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 OWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

NG58 OWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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