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NG58 ZKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,145 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,079 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,770 miles

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

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

bonnet opening device is temporary but bonnet can be securely closed

Fail 12 May 2016 45,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bonnet opening device is temporary but bonnet can be securely closed

Pass 13 May 2015 37,510 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 37,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 22,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,014 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 ZKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

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

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