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DA07 FVV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 FVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks on engine

parking brake readings are 23% minimum for mot is 16%

rear brake discs starting to get worn.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 13 May 2016 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake readings are 23% minimum for mot is 16%

rear brake discs starting to get worn.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 22 May 2015 97,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 97,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 81,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,934 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 63,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,255 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 37,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,077 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 FVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA07 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

DA07 FVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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