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BX58 ZBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 110,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,181 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,181 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing /filter (7.2.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,056 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,859 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BX58 ZBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX58 ZBY, 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 BX58 ZBY registered?

BX58 ZBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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