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ND58 GWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 134,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,997 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,237 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2020 113,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,434 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,632 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged but does not reach canvas

protective undershield fitted restricing inspection

rear brake discs scored

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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ND58 GWZ 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 68.4%.

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 ND58 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

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

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