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NG58 ZFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,390 mi
Last recorded145,390 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 145,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,065 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 136,059 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 127,175 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 127,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,971 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 101,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 88,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 73,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall has a cut in it but no cord showing

plastic covers on sills

the fuel emissons are not reading so no emissions test carried out

Fail 27 Dec 2013 73,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall has a cut in it but no cord showing

plastic covers on sills

the fuel emissons are not reading so no emissions test carried out

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre are a different profile from rear tyres

Slight scraping noise heard when rotating offside front wheel,possibly stone caught in dust guard

Fail 16 Dec 2011 45,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,960 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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NG58 ZFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

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