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BD56 VJL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,075 mi
Last recorded194,075 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 194,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 194,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 175,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 163,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 151,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 150,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 138,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 125,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Some rusting to rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 110,673 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 110,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,789 miles

Both rear tyres worn stepped on inner edges.

N/S/F headlamp aim motor not working.

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 99,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn stepped on inner edges.

N/S/F headlamp aim motor not working.

O/S/F driveshaft mount bearing deterated.{strong- advise}

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,479 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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BD56 VJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD56 VJL, 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 BD56 VJL registered?

BD56 VJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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