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BB02 AND

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 AND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 138,553 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 138,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 133,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust has 1 x broken bolt

Fail 18 Aug 2020 133,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust has 1 x broken bolt

Pass 21 Aug 2019 132,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,046 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,886 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,803 miles

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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BB02 AND is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB02 AND, 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 BB02 AND registered?

BB02 AND is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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