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2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edtn Ttid 180 A 1.9L Diesel · AFZ 8120

AFZ 8120

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edtn Ttid 180 A (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/05/2009. Recorded mileage 107,499 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3 TURBO EDTN TTID 180 A
Year / Origin
2009 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,499 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition TTID presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 107,499 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 17 March 2025 at 102,535 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the five-year MOT span, indicating consistent upkeep by prior keepers. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,323 miles, typical for a 17-year-old car. The records show light yearly use: 99,351 miles in January 2023, 100,338 in January 2024, then 102,478 by February 2025. A failed test on 25 February 2025 at 102,478 miles listed no defects, with a pass secured three weeks later at 102,535 miles, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than wear-driven failure. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. Given the clean history with no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT passes at this age do not certify absence of developing corrosion. Verify the front and rear coil springs, calipers, and tyre condition visually. The sparse record offers no evidence of skipped consumable maintenance, but pre-purchase checks on drivetrain and turbo health remain prudent for a high-mileage diesel of this vintage.

AFZ 8120 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
  • 107,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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AFZ 8120 Mileage History

  1. 18/01/202399,351 mi
  2. 15/01/2024100,338 mi+987 mi
  3. 25/02/2025102,478 mi+2,140 mi
  4. 17/03/2025102,535 mi+57 mi
  5. 19/03/2026107,499 mi+4,964 mi

Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AFZ 8120 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edtn Ttid 180 A (AFZ 8120) between January 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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