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TJI 8227

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,671 mi
Last recorded142,671 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 8227
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 133,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,063 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,554 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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TJI 8227 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJI 8227, 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 TJI 8227 registered?

TJI 8227 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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