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AX07 FFS

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,188 mi
Last recorded178,188 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 178,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Exhaust blowing from front flexy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 168,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 168,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 159,086 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 159,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,277 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 150,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 135,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 72,206 miles

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)

front screen damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,271 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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AX07 FFS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX07 FFS, 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 AX07 FFS registered?

AX07 FFS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AX07 FFS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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