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TJZ 4274

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,820 mi
Last recorded195,820 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 4274
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 195,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 189,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 182,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 168,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 162,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 153,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 139,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,589 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,390 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,147 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,839 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,707 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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TJZ 4274 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 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 TJZ 4274, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TJZ 4274 registered?

TJZ 4274 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for TJZ 4274 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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