2007 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MEZ 3045
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 158,816 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MEZ 3045 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 158,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MEZ 3045 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (MEZ 3045) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MEZ 3045 Mileage History
- 07/08/2023148,356 mi
- 26/07/2024152,439 mi+4,083 mi
- 21/07/2025156,019 mi+3,580 mi
- 22/07/2025156,052 mi+33 mi
- 18/07/2026158,816 mi+2,764 mi
Average of roughly 3,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- 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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