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D2 PAP

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 PAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,819 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 113,502 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks showing a misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2024 110,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 108,053 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 105,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 101,419 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 101,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,806 miles

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

Offside Rear O/s/r parking brake low performance

Pass 17 May 2019 92,878 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))

Offside parking brake needs attention

Pass 16 May 2018 90,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 83,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,125 miles

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

advise o/s n/s rear tyres cuts in tread

advise o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,441 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres cuts in tread

Pass 18 May 2011 24,936 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 24,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,001 miles

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

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

near sid front tyre low tread on outer edges

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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D2 PAP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D2 PAP, 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 D2 PAP registered?

D2 PAP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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