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TNZ 3252

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 3252
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 138,438 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,386 miles

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

near side reverse light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

near side reverse light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,374 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,422 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 111,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,979 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both rack boot twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,022 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,950 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both steering rack gaiters twisted

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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TNZ 3252 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TNZ 3252, 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 TNZ 3252 registered?

TNZ 3252 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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