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WU58 ZTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,282 mi
Last recorded157,282 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 ZTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2017 157,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 153,797 miles

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

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 153,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 142,100 miles

Centre Rear Child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Fail 15 Jan 2016 141,990 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Engine oil level too high to carry out emissions test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 126,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm 225/45/17y

washers frozen

Fail 20 Jan 2015 126,935 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm 225/45/17y

washers frozen

Fail 16 Jan 2014 122,576 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,180 miles

Emmissions too clean too test

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

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

Off side rear light cluster slight crack in lense

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

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

Very slight play in rear wheel bearings/suspension arm

Fail 18 Jan 2013 99,161 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emmissions too clean too test

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

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

Off side rear light cluster slight crack in lense

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

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

Very slight play in rear wheel bearings/suspension arm

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,691 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 ZTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

WU58 ZTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 ZTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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