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GJ58 MZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 115,902 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 115,265 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to non effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,725 miles

Offside parking brake low reading

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,286 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,275 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,136 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,452 miles

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,404 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,607 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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GJ58 MZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ58 MZT, 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 GJ58 MZT registered?

GJ58 MZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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