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NG58 ZDE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 125,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wee arm at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2020 106,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wee arm at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,638 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2019 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,685 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount cracked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and misshapen

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,990 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between tread.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,069 miles

front pipe heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,785 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,353 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 ZDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

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

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