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BF07 XFC

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,307 miles

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

Front N/S & O/S Shocker Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,268 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,035 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 18 May 2016 74,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Tyre is slightly out of shape and is devoid of tread on edges . Raised tread. Is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 69,585 miles

osr tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.

osr tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge ( raised tread )

Fail 22 May 2015 69,585 miles

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

osr tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.

osr tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge ( raised tread )

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,903 miles

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)

all brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 49,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front 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 24 May 2010 31,027 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 XFC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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