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BG07 FTJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 FTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Disc back plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 95,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Disc back plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 87,325 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 87,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,452 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 72,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,946 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 2 May 2012 51,946 miles

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 41,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,165 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 31,040 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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BG07 FTJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG07 FTJ, 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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BG07 FTJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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