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FX58 ZBN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,589 mi
Last recorded169,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 ZBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 169,589 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 169,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 156,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 133,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 117,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,193 miles

No emissions detected when tested

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,872 miles

Emission test not detected bat time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2016 57,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emission test not detected bat time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,443 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing and worn inner edge

wipers worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,750 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

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 ZBN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

FX58 ZBN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FX58 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 ZBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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