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AV56 HBE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 133,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,612 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 129,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 116,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 104,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split allowing ingress of dirt and water (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut in tread exposing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Front both front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,268 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,517 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,517 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,689 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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AV56 HBE 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 72.2%.

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 AV56 HBE, 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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AV56 HBE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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