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ND57 ZBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND57 ZBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,419 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack from both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 58,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,120 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,474 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2018 41,455 miles

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,494 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,421 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,313 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,554 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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ND57 ZBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ND57 ZBR, 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 ND57 ZBR registered?

ND57 ZBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is ND57 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND57 ZBR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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