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B11 AXE

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 AXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,894 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,055 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,797 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Image Poor (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Vac Pump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly, high/low spots

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade slight tear to rubber

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,029 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,118 miles

n/s/r brake pads on lim it n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2010 22,118 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pads on lim it n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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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B11 AXE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B11 AXE, 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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B11 AXE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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