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NG58 ZJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,192 mi
Last recorded173,192 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 173,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 173,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor patern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 162,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 152,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,739 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2020 136,739 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,118 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 117,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,108 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)

Pass 30 May 2017 97,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers door mirror has a hole in the back cover

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

exhaust heat shield hanging down on to rear tail box

Fail 26 May 2017 97,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers door mirror has a hole in the back cover

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

exhaust heat shield hanging down on to rear tail box

Pass 23 May 2016 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn low on edges & is perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,597 miles

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

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 ZJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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