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NG58 ZDP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,314 mi
Last recorded58,314 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 58,314 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 58,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,602 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 49,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre have deep cracks in outer side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2022 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre have deep cracks in outer side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,253 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in tie rod

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,962 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 38,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,349 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2-3mm tread

Advise:n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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