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OY58 PZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 PZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,960 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))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 114,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 3 Jan 2018 106,881 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking under vehicle fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 90,360 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,063 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,548 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,378 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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OY58 PZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY58 PZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY58 PZA registered?

OY58 PZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is OY58 PZA safe to buy?

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