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AD07 FTF

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,404 mi
Last recorded161,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 FTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 161,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 161,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended do not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 157,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 154,684 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 150,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 142,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 142,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 140,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,000 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 134,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,362 miles

Both rear upper shock mounts cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,691 miles

rear shock upper mounts corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,067 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and slightly leaking gases

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,983 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

o/s/f tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

o/s/f tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,118 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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AD07 FTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD07 FTF, 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 AD07 FTF registered?

AD07 FTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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