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BD07 TVN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 TVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe, rear subframe and underside has advanced corrosion

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter cxasing corroded, slight noise in steering column

Fail 5 Nov 2019 119,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing neck heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe, rear subframe and underside has advanced corrosion

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter cxasing corroded, slight noise in steering column

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,976 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 54,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD07 TVN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD07 TVN, 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 BD07 TVN registered?

BD07 TVN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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