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NG58 ZGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,414 mi
Last recorded85,414 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front drop link rubber deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 71,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,168 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,584 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,829 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,218 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,786 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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 ZGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

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