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AV07 SWZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,784 mi
Last recorded143,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,784 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 143,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,055 miles

Both front position lamps flashes, when not in use

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both front position lamps flashes, when not in use

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached under bumper (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 109,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear lower track control arm bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

handbrake long

slight play in offside steering

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,619 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear lower track control arm bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

handbrake long

slight play in offside steering

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,614 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,548 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak offside end of engine

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,548 miles

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

oil leak offside end of engine

Pass 1 May 2012 62,228 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall noted ,not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front fog light not working

slight scratching to windscreen noted

Pass 4 May 2011 54,533 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SWZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

AV07 SWZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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