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NG58 YZM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,109 mi
Last recorded123,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,597 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,769 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,145 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 76,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 58,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,599 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,782 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 YZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for NG58 YZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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