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BX58 ZDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly excessive ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 85,224 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm from center to inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm from center to inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly excessive ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 72,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,955 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise- front downpipe flexy slightly blowing (7.1.2)

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

advise- emissions too clean to pick up

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,457 miles

emissions clean

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX58 ZDT registered?

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

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