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NG58 ZBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,749 mi
Last recorded208,749 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 208,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 205,551 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 205,549 miles

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

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 198,065 miles

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

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

n/s stop light slightly faded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 191,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 189,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 189,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 172,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 172,598 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,637 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,637 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 146,028 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 146,028 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,276 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jan 2016 151,803 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,123 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,123 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,649 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,966 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 59,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NG58 ZBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG58 ZBE, 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 NG58 ZBE registered?

NG58 ZBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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