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DE07 URF

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 URF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 171,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,565 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 151,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2013 139,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,879 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 88,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE07 URF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE07 URF, 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 DE07 URF registered?

DE07 URF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is DE07 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 URF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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