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BF07 XES

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,044 mi
Last recorded179,044 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 179,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 171,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,193 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and have surface corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 160,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer void bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer void bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges and tread becoming low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,961 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,669 miles

very slight play rear hubs

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,434 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 XES is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XES, 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 BF07 XES registered?

BF07 XES is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 XES shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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