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FX58 ZBF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,123 mi
Last recorded165,123 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 ZBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 165,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 144,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,252 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear light unit.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,427 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades are smearing on windscreen, still just clears windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades are smearing on windscreen, still just clears windscreen

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking to tread

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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FX58 ZBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX58 ZBF, 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 FX58 ZBF registered?

FX58 ZBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is FX58 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 ZBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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