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FX58 ZBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,940 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s, cases corroded at coil spring support cup.. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,930 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s, cases corroded at coil spring support cup.. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 82,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 82,683 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,534 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,618 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,267 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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FX58 ZBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FX58 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

FX58 ZBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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