CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA07 FVX

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,475 mi
Last recorded121,475 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 FVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,475 miles

Offside floor panel corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2024 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside floor to sill support brace excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

both rear shock absorber mountings corroded

centre exhaust mounts broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2024 120,553 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside floor to sill support brace excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

both rear shock absorber mountings corroded

centre exhaust mounts broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 117,861 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outrigger corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,454 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 114,454 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,868 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,868 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 109,531 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 109,526 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 106,007 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 103,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 102,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 92,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 92,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 86,846 miles

2 front tyres starting to perish & split on insides

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,433 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA07 FVX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA07 FVX?

You can check the full history of DA07 FVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA07 FVX registered?

DA07 FVX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is DA07 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA07 FVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA07 FVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA07 FVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.