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NG58 YYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 119,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,197 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 97,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm req asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,274 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,090 miles

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

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

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 YYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

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

Is NG58 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 YYR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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