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A8 MPE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,696 mi
Last recorded112,696 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,484 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,528 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,811 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 29 Oct 2018 101,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 30 Oct 2017 83,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit om 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,241 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 3mm tread depth

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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A8 MPE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A8 MPE, 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 A8 MPE registered?

A8 MPE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is A8 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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