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FG58 DDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

283,049 mi
Last recorded283,049 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 283,049 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 275,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shocks rusty

rear d bushes shave slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2024 275,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shocks rusty

rear d bushes shave slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2023 268,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower swivel boots poor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 268,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower swivel boots poor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 262,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 257,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 257,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front shock rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 253,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2020 253,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2019 247,304 miles

Engine Oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 247,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 241,523 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pads low

Fail 5 Nov 2018 241,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 228,218 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in top rear suspension arm

Pass 9 Jun 2017 216,356 miles

Nearside n/s/f tyre on limit

rear suspension arms have slight ware

Fail 5 Jun 2017 216,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside n/s/f tyre on limit

both rear discs poor

rear suspension arms have slight ware

Pass 5 Dec 2016 204,911 miles

both font tyres near limit

rear discs well worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 192,431 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit in edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 178,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 178,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 163,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 152,368 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

near side rear arm has some play

Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,753 miles

n/s/r upper hub bushes have some play

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,949 miles

minor blows on exahust

n/s/r tyre worn edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,207 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge and on limit

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FG58 DDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FG58 DDZ, 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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FG58 DDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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