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NG58 ZBO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,868 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Central Front Lower exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,004 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract. Functions correctly

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,143 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,383 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 16 Dec 2011 30,962 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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NG58 ZBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NG58 ZBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG58 ZBO registered?

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

Is NG58 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 ZBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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