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BG58 GZX

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,515 mi
Last recorded197,515 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 197,515 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 164,887 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,320 miles

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded

Front exhaust flexi has a slight blow

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

Fail 7 Jan 2020 141,302 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,435 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust to centre exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust to centre exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 36,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,701 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BG58 GZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG58 GZX, 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 BG58 GZX registered?

BG58 GZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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