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DA07 FVL

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 FVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2022 147,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 146,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 138,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 103,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 80,738 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,636 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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DA07 FVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA07 FVL, 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 DA07 FVL registered?

DA07 FVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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