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AD07 FWY

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,620 mi
Last recorded184,620 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 FWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 184,620 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever arm not connected . (4.1.5 (a))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills corroded all along . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides heavily corroded onto calipers . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 183,304 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 183,276 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 181,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2021 181,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 179,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 176,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 173,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 170,113 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 169,830 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 163,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,231 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 157,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 Sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 151,161 miles

minor damage to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,981 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 117,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,384 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FWY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

AD07 FWY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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