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AV07 SXU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,919 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering reservoir leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,607 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,597 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALLS SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,681 miles

Power steering component leaking expansion bottle leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wipers not tested.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 85,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,379 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top cap of casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,536 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,536 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,789 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 SXU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

AV07 SXU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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