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SW57WBO
2007 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration SW57WBO
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Inlet to engine (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Central Heat shield loose
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe edge wear, at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
22 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Inlet to engine (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe edge wear, at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Central Heat shield loose
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,287 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,389 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,439 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- plastic sill covers fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- plastic sill covers fitted
13 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,456 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Under tray fitted.
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,207 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,182 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Aluminium shock absorber top mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Aluminium rear shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Coating coming off bulb, emits orange / white light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,001 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- cut on offside rear tyre
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,582 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,238 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,687 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,491 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,150 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,882 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,453 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,836 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW57WBO was registered on 2007-09-24
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