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DE56 EEM

2007 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 134,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 107,807 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,131 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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DE56 EEM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE56 EEM, 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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DE56 EEM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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