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BC54 NKS

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,155 mi
Last recorded140,155 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC54 NKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 140,152 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 129,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 119,995 miles

fuel filter little damp

rear suspension components little corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2020 118,727 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,433 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BC54 NKS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC54 NKS, 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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BC54 NKS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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