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DV07 NBL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,072 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak And Weak - Recommend Replacing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,281 miles

both rear upper shock absorber mountings deteriated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 88,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear upper shock absorber mountings deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

child seats fitted rear seats

Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two chairs fitted ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,476 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,210 miles

top covers under trays ,sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 66,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 55,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 46,759 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 37,652 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing.

Pass 25 May 2012 27,398 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 22,858 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 22,858 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,376 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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DV07 NBL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV07 NBL, 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 DV07 NBL registered?

DV07 NBL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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