2007 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · DG57 KHV
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 171,596 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG57 KHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 171,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG57 KHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (DG57 KHV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DG57 KHV Mileage History
- 16/09/2022160,102 mi
- 16/09/2023162,492 mi+2,390 mi
- 19/09/2024165,712 mi+3,220 mi
- 05/09/2025171,596 mi+5,884 mi
Average of roughly 3,870 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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