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A17 RVS

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 133,971 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 133,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,305 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,239 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,765 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A17 RVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A17 RVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 RVS registered?

A17 RVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is A17 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RVS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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