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ExpiredMileage
125,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear edges of bonnet bent to the effect of having sharp edges likely to cause injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Missing bonnet struts (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trilling arms bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trilling arms bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside wing mirror glass loose
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower universal joint (to rack) (2.2.2 (c))
headlight leveling device warning on dash but leveling is working
indicator failure warning on dash but all working
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Headlamp cleaning device (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower universal joint ( to rack ) (2.2.2 (c))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Headlamp cleaning device (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower universal joint ( to rack ) (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 120 kg (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 30kg (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass not secure ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (d shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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NX58 RBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NX58 RBZ, 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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NX58 RBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.
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