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AFZ 7971

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,649 mi
Last recorded176,649 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 7971
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 176,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 175,825 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 175,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 160,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 143,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 131,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 131,776 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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AFZ 7971 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 7971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFZ 7971 registered?

AFZ 7971 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is AFZ 7971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 7971 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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