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BF07 XEP

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 XEP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,940 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s rear tyre stepping inner tread.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,940 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front pads getting low.

o/s rear tyre stepping inner tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,175 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,585 miles

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

slight play in lower steering column joint

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,534 miles

front brake pads 65% to 70% worn

Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 65% to 70% worn

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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BF07 XEP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF07 XEP, 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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BF07 XEP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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