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NG58 YXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,358 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 62,358 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,180 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,655 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,350 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 19,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 19,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,711 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 YXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

NG58 YXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is NG58 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 YXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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