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DE07 URV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,496 mi
Last recorded172,496 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 URV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 172,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,173 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 149,173 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 139,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,296 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 135,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 118,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 101,477 miles

Evidence of fuel on the tank indicating a possible leak

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 101,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Evidence of fuel on the tank indicating a possible leak

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 86,754 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

coolant pipr ready to burst

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 65,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 URV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

DE07 URV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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