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NG58 ZHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,724 mi
Last recorded140,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 140,724 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,155 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 110,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,103 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,003 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,693 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,710 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 ZHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

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

Is NG58 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 ZHW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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