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NX58 RBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 RBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 125,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,148 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 120,148 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 117,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,288 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,047 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,979 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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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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What year was NX58 RBZ registered?

NX58 RBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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