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AV07 SXM

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

229,160 mi
Last recorded229,160 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 229,160 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

coolant pipe rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2020 227,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear disc back plate rusted

coolant bypass pipe rusting on engine

engine and gearbox oily

Pass 10 Sep 2019 204,665 miles

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

Front flexi pipe blowing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 204,645 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front flexi pipe blowing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 180,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 180,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2018 179,791 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 6 May 2017 170,945 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 156,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding.

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 136,372 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 136,371 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 117,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 95,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2012 63,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,983 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 43,982 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 30,658 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)

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 SXM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

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

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