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2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · NG58 OTW

NG58 OTW

2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 135,518 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2008 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
135,518 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1998cc
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NG58 OTW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
  • 135,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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NG58 OTW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 14:19
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (NG58 OTW) between September 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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NG58 OTW Mileage History

  1. 10/09/2022114,336 mi
  2. 02/09/2023125,916 mi+11,580 mi
  3. 02/09/2023125,916 mi
  4. 23/08/2024135,518 mi+9,602 mi

Average of roughly 10,850 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2008 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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