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NG58 ZCV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,122 mi
Last recorded150,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 150,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,406 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 115,406 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 99,044 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,968 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,957 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,380 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 ZCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

NG58 ZCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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