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AF07 TYP

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,975 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,379 miles

Brake lamp failure warning lamp is on but all stop lamps are working

Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,358 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake lamp failure warning lamp is on but all stop lamps are working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,554 miles

Bonnet lock stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 61,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,449 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts not to cords on inner side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts not to cords on inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,233 miles

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

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 TYP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF07 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

AF07 TYP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is AF07 TYP safe to buy?

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