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MF59 TZC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,210 mi
Last recorded145,210 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 143,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 140,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 140,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,056 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 137,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 132,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,950 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not reaching cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not reaching cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,600 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 97,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,674 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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MF59 TZC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 MF59 TZC, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF59 TZC registered?

MF59 TZC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is MF59 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 TZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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