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NG58 ZHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 149,669 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 149,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,805 miles

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,354 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 109,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,291 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 65,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions to clean to be measured

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

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