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VO57 RDV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,135 mi
Last recorded192,135 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 192,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake back plate slight corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 192,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play end attached to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both brake back plate/dust shields rusting away

Pass 16 Nov 2019 186,815 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 186,815 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 169,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak misting of oil from engine ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 159,007 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 159,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall -not to cords

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,043 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,152 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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VO57 RDV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO57 RDV, 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 VO57 RDV registered?

VO57 RDV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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