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NG58 ZDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 134,771 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern - weak

Offside Front suspension anti roll bar link - slight worn and gaitor perished

Rear tyres - starting to mishape

Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 103,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,797 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,547 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 56,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,742 miles

both front tyre treads worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,820 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 ZDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

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

Is NG58 ZDN safe to buy?

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