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AF07 UBZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,037 mi
Last recorded178,037 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 169,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 169,782 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 164,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 164,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 159,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 155,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 155,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 149,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,816 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 27 Feb 2015 119,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 107,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 98,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,192 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 UBZ 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 78.9%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

AF07 UBZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AF07 UBZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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