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ND58 FGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,769 mi
Last recorded141,769 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 FGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,769 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Rear wheel arch

Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,610 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,643 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,930 miles

Offside Front When off Inside

Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front When off Inside

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,556 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,590 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ND58 FGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ND58 FGF, 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 ND58 FGF registered?

ND58 FGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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