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A8 RYD

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 68,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 66,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 65,600 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2023 65,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 64,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 62,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,332 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,259 miles

under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,075 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,780 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,261 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,539 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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A8 RYD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A8 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

A8 RYD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is A8 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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