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MF59 PZE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

164,142 mi
Last recorded164,142 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 164,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 153,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 144,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 144,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,812 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 11 Nov 2019 108,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,623 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,799 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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MF59 PZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 MF59 PZE, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF59 PZE registered?

MF59 PZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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