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EX58 ZSJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,208 mi
Last recorded149,208 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ZSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 149,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 133,881 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 122,979 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 100,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,523 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight play offside rear suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

slight play offside rear suspension

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,144 miles

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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EX58 ZSJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EX58 ZSJ, 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 EX58 ZSJ registered?

EX58 ZSJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is EX58 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 ZSJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX58 ZSJ have outstanding finance?

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