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FX58 ZBW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

224,546 mi
Last recorded224,546 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 224,546 miles

Nearside rear number plate light working but dim

Pass 7 Oct 2024 219,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 210,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,918 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

Fail 7 Oct 2022 186,918 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 177,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 170,876 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 168,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 168,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,495 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2016 151,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 140,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 126,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,177 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 ZBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

FX58 ZBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FX58 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 ZBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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