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EU58 PZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,746 mi
Last recorded124,746 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 PZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,944 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 119,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt slow retracting

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,273 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,837 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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EU58 PZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 EU58 PZF, 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 EU58 PZF registered?

EU58 PZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is EU58 PZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU58 PZF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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