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MF59 TZS

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,614 mi
Last recorded165,614 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 165,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 165,614 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,575 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,545 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,485 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 141,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,377 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,928 miles

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

emission too clean

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,558 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,675 miles

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

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

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 TZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MF59 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

MF59 TZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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