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TNZ 9217

2011 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,783 mi
Last recorded151,783 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 9217
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 151,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,370 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 149,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2023 149,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,410 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft weep at differential

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,969 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft weeping at transmission oil seal

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 133,920 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft weeping at transmission oil seal

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 130,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,085 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,122 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,333 miles

front brake discs corroded

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 9217 is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 9217, 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 15 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 9217 registered?

TNZ 9217 is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is TNZ 9217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNZ 9217 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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