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AF07 TZH

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,554 mi
Last recorded178,554 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 178,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 178,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 163,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 156,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 150,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,879 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 139,879 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,449 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 131,449 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre very worn inner edge tyre close to wear bands

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF07 TZH is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF07 TZH, 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 AF07 TZH registered?

AF07 TZH is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is AF07 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 TZH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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