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9056 AD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9056 AD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 38,843 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms and surrounding areas have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe unions rusted

Rear brake dust shields rusted

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 38,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe unions rusted

Rear brake dust shields rusted

Rear underbody corrosion

bonnet opened for pre check inspection now doesnt open

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,600 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 37,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,191 miles

Rear subframe mounting bushes rear perished

Fail 19 Oct 2020 37,191 miles

Rear subframe mounting bushes rear perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 36,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 30,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,990 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,094 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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9056 AD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 9056 AD, 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 9056 AD registered?

9056 AD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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