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AV07 CYC

2007 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 118,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 106,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2025 106,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 May 2024 95,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 95,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,118 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 66,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 60,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (plus slight perishing to sidewalls) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 60,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (plus slight perishing to sidewalls) (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,619 miles

Exhaust blowing-- front pipe flexi

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust blowing-- front pipe flexi

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,059 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,059 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 38,680 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,680 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,819 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,546 miles

Small bulge in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,146 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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AV07 CYC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV07 CYC, 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 AV07 CYC registered?

AV07 CYC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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