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BF07 XFD

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 129,027 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,275 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 109,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,960 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,921 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 71,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,412 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,448 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 XFD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

BF07 XFD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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