2007 Saab 9-3 · 27,411 MOT tests
2007 Saab 9-3 reliability
2007 Saab 9-3s fail 37.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 9-3 years (27,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-3s: 37.3%)
- 37.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-3s: 37.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 115,007
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,411
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Saab 9-3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.3%
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Brakes10.5%
- Tyres7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.45%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.03%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Saab 9-3 reliable?
2007 Saab 9-3s fail 37.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 9-3 years (27,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Saab 9-3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.53% of tests), position lamp not working (3.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Saab 9-3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Saab 9-3 shows 115,007 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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