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A5 NML

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 111,499 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 111,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,581 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,456 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,556 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,123 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked / perished at base of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,853 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 22,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,277 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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A5 NML is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A5 NML, 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 A5 NML registered?

A5 NML is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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