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AD56 EVW

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 119,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,540 miles

Front both shock cases corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 115,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,364 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 113,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,253 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 111,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded above lower spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded above lower spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to driveshaft seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,608 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,104 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bumper poor condition

nearside front roadwheel slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,165 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AD56 EVW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AD56 EVW, 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 AD56 EVW registered?

AD56 EVW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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