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PE58 GJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,368 mi
Last recorded183,368 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 GJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 183,368 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 183,368 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 176,680 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 176,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light o/s and n/s shows white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 168,977 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 168,977 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 159,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 159,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 148,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 131,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 131,623 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s and n/s rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

n/s undertray insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 124,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 119,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteroirated

Fail 14 Feb 2018 119,109 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust gases leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexable pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper end split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering / wearing out of shape on the inner tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre feathering / wearing out of shape on the inner tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases v section where pipe splits into two (7.1.2)

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 9 Feb 2018 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,316 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,316 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,948 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,299 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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PE58 GJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PE58 GJZ, 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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PE58 GJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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