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NG58 ZJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,993 mi
Last recorded160,993 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,442 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 156,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired DUSH COVER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 152,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired DUSH COVER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 146,066 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 146,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 136,896 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 136,896 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 128,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,896 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2020 119,896 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,560 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,342 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 ZJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

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

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