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EX58 ZTF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ZTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,697 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 137,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,805 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,272 miles

Front near side wiper blade has perished.

Near side outer side light is not working.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,965 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)

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 ZTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

EX58 ZTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is EX58 ZTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 ZTF 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.

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