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DE57 UST

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 106,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,732 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,849 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,849 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,868 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has unusual wear on tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,332 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored and deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UST is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

DE57 UST is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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