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AF07 FMA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,128 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Heavy irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (3mm at lowest point )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left / heavily worn outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise detected from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Slight wear to both rear brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2017 112,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Heavy irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (3mm at lowest point )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left / heavily worn outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise detected from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Slight wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,014 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2013 80,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,045 miles

Headlamp wash in-op

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 19 Feb 2010 49,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AF07 FMA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF07 FMA, 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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AF07 FMA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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