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AD56 EWL

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,269 mi
Last recorded190,269 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 190,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 176,221 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 159,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,866 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 137,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 137,410 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,832 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Chip in windscreen lower offside front

Engine oil leak

Front tyres beginning to split on inner faces

Significant corrosion to both front suspension struts

Sluggish starting and original battery still fitted

Some debris in scuttle area

Steel coolant pipe across top of exhaust manifold well corroded

rear exhaust heat shield partially adrift

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,536 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 110,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,532 miles

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

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 EWL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD56 EWL, 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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AD56 EWL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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