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AV07 SXE

2007 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 142,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 140,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,501 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,824 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield - adrift

footbrake pedal - slight travel/creep

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2019 123,495 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 123,495 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 114,684 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,311 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 89,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 79,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 66,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,770 miles

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

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 SXE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV07 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

AV07 SXE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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