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WU58 ZSN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 ZSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 138,256 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe of inter cooler hose going to inlet leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveling lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,001 miles

Front FLEXY EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BACKBOX CORRODED

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 128,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,089 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,038 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,944 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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WU58 ZSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU58 ZSN, 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 WU58 ZSN registered?

WU58 ZSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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