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AF07 UBO

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 UBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 136,968 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 136,968 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 131,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 115,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 110,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,005 miles

wire in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

wire in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,511 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing in centre of tread

O/S/F tyre wearing in centre of tread

Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,499 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing in centre of tread

O/S/F tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,559 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,559 miles

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,469 miles

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 UBO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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