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AP07 EXV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,135 mi
Last recorded59,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Brake Disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,384 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Brake Disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides, Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,931 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres, Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 57,916 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded, covered over with undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel severel joint, play just acceptable (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion rear hubs

exhaust heat shiel loose

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,887 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 53,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 39,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 39,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 37,265 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 34,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,228 miles

rear tyres perishing (1307)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,228 miles

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

rear tyres perishing (1307)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,880 miles

both rear tyre treads are starting to crack

nsf tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

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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AP07 EXV 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 AP07 EXV, 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 AP07 EXV registered?

AP07 EXV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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