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AX07 FFW

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,865 mi
Last recorded161,865 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage at fuel filter but not leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2021 161,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage at fuel filter but not leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2020 153,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,974 miles

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

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

***PLEASE BRING THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TESTING STATION IN THE EVENT OF A RETEST***

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight play in upper steering column

horn sounds slightly harsh

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,947 miles

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

both front tyres cracked an perished n/s/r tyre perished and cracked,

both rear tyres have abnormal wear

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracked an perished n/s/r tyre perished and cracked,

both rear tyres have abnormal wear

slight fuel residue on the fuel filter, not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,392 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs scored slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,727 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,432 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,632 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 FFW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

AX07 FFW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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