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BB55 RDB

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 RDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,245 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 135,111 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting to lift on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting too lift on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,981 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 125,975 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,996 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,120 miles

Front both outer cv boots leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,563 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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BB55 RDB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB55 RDB, 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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BB55 RDB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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