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DE57 URZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 URZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,662 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,243 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,568 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,568 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,663 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,331 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,329 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,028 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,777 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,668 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 URZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE57 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

DE57 URZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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