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AF07 TYO

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,446 mi
Last recorded164,446 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 159,470 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 159,470 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 137,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 137,288 miles

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 114,512 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 114,512 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard pipes removed from particulate filter (8.2.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,891 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,917 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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 22 Apr 2015 72,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Mar 2010 24,889 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)

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 TYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF07 TYO, 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 AF07 TYO registered?

AF07 TYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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