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BF07 XER

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 XER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,773 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,484 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,580 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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BF07 XER is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF07 XER, 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 XER is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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