2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Diesel · NG58 OVS
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 100,396 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG58 OVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 100,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG58 OVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (NG58 OVS) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NG58 OVS Mileage History
- 17/05/202288,243 mi
- 24/05/202388,717 mi+474 mi
- 24/05/202492,932 mi+4,215 mi
- 23/05/2025100,391 mi+7,459 mi
- 03/07/2025100,396 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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