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NG58 ZGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,332 miles

Bonnet damaged but no sharp edges

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Bonnet shock holder defective

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded both sides

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 83,332 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet damaged but no sharp edges

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Bonnet shock holder defective

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 81,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking tread worn near to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking tread worn near to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,937 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,238 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working outer (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,441 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,304 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 ZGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

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

Is NG58 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 ZGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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