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A2 GMD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 78,757 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low suspension headlamp adjuster linkage broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper/hose area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low suspension headlamp adjuster linkage broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper/hose area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid contaminated (not excessive visually)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,637 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes deteriorated and perished but has no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated and perished but has no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,029 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 62,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,366 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 56,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,009 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perished

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,873 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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A2 GMD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A2 GMD, 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 A2 GMD registered?

A2 GMD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for A2 GMD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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