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AV07 SXL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,852 miles

Central Front EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

eml light on

Pass 19 Aug 2022 98,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,969 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,031 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,439 miles

o/s headlamp adjuster inop

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,484 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SXL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AV07 SXL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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