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DE57 URW

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 URW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,203 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody surface corrosion various parts

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,794 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,631 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,922 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 64,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,370 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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DE57 URW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE57 URW, 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 DE57 URW registered?

DE57 URW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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