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AF07 UBC

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

272,243 mi
Last recorded272,243 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 UBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 272,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 22 May 2025 262,353 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 252,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 241,816 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 241,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 233,661 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 233,661 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative indicators not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 223,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 223,261 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 218,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 204,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald on 2mm 225/45r17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 188,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 188,639 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 171,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 153,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 153,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,711 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)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,588 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 10 Apr 2013 110,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 10 Apr 2012 86,259 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,259 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,696 miles

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

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 UBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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