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DA56 FJF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

242,330 mi
Last recorded242,330 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 FJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 242,330 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 234,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 234,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 222,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 222,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 202,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-camera ()

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 191,199 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 185,055 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant pipe corroded(very slight leak from bleed screw)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape slightly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,158 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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DA56 FJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA56 FJF, 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

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What year was DA56 FJF registered?

DA56 FJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is DA56 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 FJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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