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FE58 ZKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 ZKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 145,595 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,537 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,587 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 May 2019 128,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 128,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,993 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 117,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,838 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,522 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 110,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,367 miles

Front both sides - wearing on edges

Offside Lower windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,367 miles

Front both sides - wearing on edges

Offside Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,133 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,645 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,319 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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FE58 ZKO 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 63.2%.

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 FE58 ZKO, 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 FE58 ZKO registered?

FE58 ZKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is FE58 ZKO safe to buy?

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