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AF07 TZJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,146 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 157,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 152,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 144,024 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 135,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 129,917 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 129,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 117,570 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,281 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,716 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 TZJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF07 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF07 TZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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