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NG58 ZKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,227 mi
Last recorded183,227 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 183,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bent (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working also lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling on inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 183,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Bent (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working And missing lens cover (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Bent shocker resulting in tyre catching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17. 94V. Reinforced. Maxxis (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,909 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing

Fail 18 Jan 2021 176,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Plastic wrapped around drive shaft

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 171,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 171,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 225/45R17. 94W X/L M+S. Joyride (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,432 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 151,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate catching brake disc

Nearside Front tyre running off inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer sidewall but not down to the cord

Offside Front brake disc back plate catching brake disc

Offside Front shock absorber gaitor insecure

Offside Front tyre running off inner and outer edges

Fail 23 May 2017 145,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc back plate catching brake disc

Nearside Front tyre running off inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer sidewall but not down to the cord

Offside Front brake disc back plate catching brake disc

Offside Front shock absorber gaitor insecure

Offside Front tyre running off inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,572 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 129,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,768 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 ZKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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