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MF59 PZH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 148,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,450 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 126,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER ATTACHMENT

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 107,469 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise both front tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewall

advise front brake discs slighly worn and corroded

advise nsf top suspensin mount has slight free movement at upper attachment

advise rear tyres worn and out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,772 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MF59 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

MF59 PZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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