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A15 SHP

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,932 mi
Last recorded153,932 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 153,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 145,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,718 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,694 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,850 miles

Offside Rear wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,966 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,966 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded and front flexi pipe is weak

nearside rear tyre is badly worn and loosing shape advise replacement

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,075 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A15 SHP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A15 SHP, 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 A15 SHP registered?

A15 SHP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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