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831 DOL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,017 mi
Last recorded168,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 DOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 168,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 162,848 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 158,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 150,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 143,860 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 136,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 136,157 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 121,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 121,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 110,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 100,334 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 91,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,043 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Pass 6 May 2014 72,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,769 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
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831 DOL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 831 DOL, 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 831 DOL registered?

831 DOL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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