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AF07 UBK

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,579 mi
Last recorded179,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 UBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 179,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R - Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R - Tread low (2mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 171,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 171,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 164,061 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 164,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,603 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 157,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 147,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 27 Jun 2017 140,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under trays fitted in engine bay

Fail 21 Jun 2016 131,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted in engine bay

Pass 30 Jun 2015 121,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Jun 2015 121,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,072 miles

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 UBK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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