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A20 DKN

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

251,147 mi
Last recorded251,147 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 251,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Fail 7 Dec 2023 251,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2022 248,163 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 248,163 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 244,192 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 244,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safety catch siezed (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 240,501 miles

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

centre and rear heat shields loose/insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2020 240,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

centre and rear heat shields loose/insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2019 235,685 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 235,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 227,609 miles

Central Upper exhaust sheild loose

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 211,956 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 211,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 176,697 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 176,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 163,840 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 163,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 154,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 144,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 138,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,296 miles

Advise front registration plate deteriating.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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A20 DKN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A20 DKN, 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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A20 DKN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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