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NG58 YYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,319 mi
Last recorded161,319 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 161,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 153,225 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Oil leak slight. ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 132,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven across tread.

Oil leak slight. ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour tail light is amber. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop light is amber. (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour tail light is amber. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop light is amber. (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,759 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,094 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 76,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,684 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 YYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

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

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