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NG58 YYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,484 mi
Last recorded190,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 190,484 miles

play in steering column top bearing

slight wear on nearside / offside front brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2017 190,263 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wiring block across top of gearbox fouling gear linkage (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

play in steering column top bearing

slight wear on nearside / offside front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2016 166,589 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 166,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 143,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,120 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,838 miles

Front 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 YYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

Is NG58 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 YYS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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