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MF59 TZG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,852 mi
Last recorded111,852 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,852 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS warning light flashing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 93,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,571 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,306 miles

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,074 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected on emissions

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,716 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 TZG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

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

Is MF59 TZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 TZG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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