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AV07 SXB

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,732 mi
Last recorded200,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 200,732 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 200,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 184,633 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both arches corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 169,659 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE PANEL CORROSION

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

Rear BOTH SIDE SIDE PANEL DENTED

Fail 4 Mar 2024 169,656 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear BOTH SIDE SIDE PANEL DENTED

Pass 28 Feb 2023 151,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 151,001 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,726 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 135,726 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 128,938 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,795 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 124,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,607 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,712 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,499 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 SXB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

AV07 SXB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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