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EX58 ZSL

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,819 mi
Last recorded171,819 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ZSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 171,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 143,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,859 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 134,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rears also binding when spun by hand on ramp (1.2.1 (f))

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 1 Nov 2018 128,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door handle sticking to open

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 128,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door handle sticking to open

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,578 miles

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

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

mixed tyres on front to what is on back

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,169 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,928 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 72,927 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,001 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
Full Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt reliability report

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EX58 ZSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX58 ZSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX58 ZSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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