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NG58 YXX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,694 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 145,689 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 143,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded, brake discs dust plates corroded/deteriorated both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 120,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 115,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,813 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 89,813 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,118 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o\s\f seat belt slow returning

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,763 miles

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

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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 YXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

NG58 YXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is NG58 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 YXX 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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