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AC07 DBZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 DBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 132,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads good (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR tyre edge feathered

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 70,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2014 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 41,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,902 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,833 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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AC07 DBZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC07 DBZ, 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 AC07 DBZ registered?

AC07 DBZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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