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FX58 ZCF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 ZCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,075 miles

Emits smoke but not excessive

Oil leak ()

Traction control off warning light on

Tread wearing low on Nearside front tyre

Tread wearing uneaven on both rear tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Traction control off warning light on

Tread wearing low on Nearside front tyre

Tread wearing uneaven on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,362 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,341 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

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 ZCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

FX58 ZCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FX58 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 ZCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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