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AR07 FMP

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,188 mi
Last recorded153,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 FMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,188 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,028 miles

o/s front rack end

Fail 23 Jun 2018 138,025 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front rack end

rear discs

Pass 9 May 2017 124,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 124,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 108,159 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 91,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall deep cut ply cord not exposed

Fail 7 May 2015 91,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall deep cut ply cord not exposed

Pass 6 May 2014 75,442 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall but not yet exposing cord or ply

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,460 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,314 miles

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 30,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,579 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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AR07 FMP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR07 FMP, 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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AR07 FMP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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