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DA57 KEJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 KEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,395 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Nov 2025 120,394 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to the osr brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline fail, difficult to assess on a wet day (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 113,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline fail, difficult to assess on a wet day (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 109,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 107,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 107,461 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails.

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,683 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails.

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,584 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 100,584 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,661 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner edge worn on offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 51,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,451 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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DA57 KEJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA57 KEJ, 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 DA57 KEJ registered?

DA57 KEJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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