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NA58 AZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,344 mi
Last recorded168,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 AZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt /nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached drop link incomplete (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,277 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 158,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 135,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,598 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 114,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,807 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,312 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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NA58 AZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NA58 AZL, 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 NA58 AZL registered?

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

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