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NG58 YZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 129,287 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 129,287 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rear stop lights (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes oily, no visible leak

Radiator leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes oily, no visible leak

Radiator leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,149 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat sheld loose

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat sheld loose

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 26,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,984 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 YZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

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

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