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DA07 XMK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost tie bar outer bush at rear hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,009 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,009 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Slight binding from Wheel. Caliper applied slightly, Cable appears to be slightly applied. Recommend inspection

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,917 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 53,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,777 miles

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

rear brake discs badly coroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,839 miles

offside front tyre worn very outer tread pattern..

Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,508 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XMK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMK, 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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DA07 XMK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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