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TCZ 9979

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,040 mi
Last recorded152,040 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 9979
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 152,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 146,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,060 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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TCZ 9979 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCZ 9979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCZ 9979 registered?

TCZ 9979 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is TCZ 9979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 9979 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TCZ 9979 have outstanding finance?

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