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TNZ 8331

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,776 mi
Last recorded191,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 8331
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2025 191,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 178,911 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 167,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 159,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 144,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 140,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,523 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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TNZ 8331 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 104,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNZ 8331, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNZ 8331 registered?

TNZ 8331 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is TNZ 8331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNZ 8331 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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