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DA07 XMF

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 XMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,660 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 112,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,862 miles

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,851 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,586 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2020 105,586 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 97,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres stepped

Fail 30 May 2019 97,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres stepped

Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,948 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,574 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,685 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 XMF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

DA07 XMF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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