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DA56 FJU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 FJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 131,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive covered by under plastic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shock corroded by rubber cover area close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes parting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded arm sub frame rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 126,365 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2021 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 91,992 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FJU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJU, 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 DA56 FJU registered?

DA56 FJU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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