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AD56 TZL

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 TZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 120,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 120,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Boomerang shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Boomerang shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55 ZR16 - Non- repairable puncture ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 215/55 ZR16 (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,297 miles

Both front top shock mounts noisy

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top shock mounts noisy

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 103,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 outerside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 94,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,718 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,718 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,056 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,394 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 12 Feb 2010 21,902 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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AD56 TZL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 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 AD56 TZL, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 TZL registered?

AD56 TZL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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