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LD57 LJU

2007 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,040 mi
Last recorded185,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt111,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 185,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 176,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 176,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 167,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 167,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,587 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 146,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,231 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 132,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat shield lose

Pass 15 Oct 2015 123,244 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,347 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2014 110,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,380 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,416 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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LD57 LJU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 111,882 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD57 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD57 LJU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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