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NG58 YYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,968 mi
Last recorded89,968 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,968 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear suspension /components has some corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,528 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s --tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s --- cracking around tread circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 225/45r17 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 225/45r17 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,971 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,825 miles

all tyres starting to wear on inside and outside

coolant leak from back of engine?

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,951 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 YYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

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