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PX58 VZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,058 mi
Last recorded132,058 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 VZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 132,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 120,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,937 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Osr upper shocker mounting is cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,178 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Nsr handbrake lever is sticking on (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,662 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,361 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,351 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Nsr handbrake not working (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,891 miles

Front tyres deteriorated and splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,347 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,204 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front headlamp heavily scratched affecting light output

Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,204 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front headlamp heavily scratched affecting light out

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,826 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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PX58 VZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PX58 VZA, 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 PX58 VZA registered?

PX58 VZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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