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D14 ARF

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,648 mi
Last recorded134,648 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 ARF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 134,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,039 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear suspension strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear suspension strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full of moisture (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted restricting view

Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,197 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full of moisture (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted restricting view

Pass 13 Apr 2021 123,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 123,582 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres heavily misshapen on inside and cracking in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked in tread

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2019 120,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,248 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge's, also trend on 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge's

Pass 6 May 2015 96,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 96,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,061 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 83,491 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 79,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,034 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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D14 ARF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D14 ARF, 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 D14 ARF registered?

D14 ARF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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