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1-UWD-848

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1-UWD-848
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 132,646 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

nearside rear 1/4 panel/arch damaged and several areas of damage on body/bumpers

some corrosion on front sub-frame

Fail 13 Jul 2020 132,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn lipped and corroded

nearside rear 1/4 panel/arch damaged and several areas of damage on body/bumpers

some corrosion on front sub-frame

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,379 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,379 miles

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

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

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

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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1-UWD-848 is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 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 1-UWD-848, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1-UWD-848 registered?

1-UWD-848 is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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