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AF58 TTZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,631 mi
Last recorded174,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 174,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Plate has deteriorated and delaminated in lettering (0.1 (b))

Both door mirror glasses are deteriorating/discolured

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release cable is broken

Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,553 miles

Both door mirror glass are deteriorating/discolouring

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 157,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both door mirror glass are deteriorating/discolouring

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 139,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both door mirror glasses are deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both door mirror glasses are deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,937 miles

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

both mirror glasses beginging to fade

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,198 miles

Slight play in off side inner track rod.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,718 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF58 TTZ 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 80%.

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 AF58 TTZ, 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 AF58 TTZ registered?

AF58 TTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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