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NA58 BFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,133 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and has a nail

Fail 10 Aug 2020 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished and has a nail

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,833 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,114 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,219 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,126 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,125 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)

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,807 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 BFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

NA58 BFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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