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NA58 AXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 AXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 141,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,984 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

O/s inner cv gaiter seeping at its housing

O/s/f electric window not working

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Slight play in the steering rack inner knuckle joint

Various body,bumper and sill panel damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,500 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

Rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various body,bumper and sill panel damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,500 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/s front fog lamp not working

Rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various body,bumper and sill panel damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,687 miles

N/s spot light not working

N/s/f wheel rim has been repaired with weld

O/s/f suspension strut leaking

Slight play in the o/s steering rack knuckle jopint

Various stone chips in the windscreen

various body and bumper damage, including both front inner wheel arch liners

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,135 miles

Bumpers and sills scuffed

Front brake disc surfaces corroded/worn

N/s spot light not working

N/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/f electric window not working

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,838 miles

all the brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

all the wheels are scuffed

the n/s/f fog light unit has fallen back behind the bumper

there is slight various minor bodywork damage

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,516 miles

n/s front fog lamp not working.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm on the inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm on the outer edge.

rear brake discs worn, rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

various small marks in the vehicle body ,bumpers scuffed.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,663 miles

o/s/f brake pads low!

o/s/f tyre wall damaged, not to the cord.

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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NA58 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NA58 AXZ, 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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NA58 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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