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AV56 HBG

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,124 mi
Last recorded179,124 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 179,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 179,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 163,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 148,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre2.54mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre2.56mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 148,619 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre2.54mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre2.56mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 148,618 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 1 May 2015 130,164 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 130,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,528 miles

engine kight on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AV56 HBG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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