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BG07 FTV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,786 mi
Last recorded191,786 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 FTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 191,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 180,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 168,172 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 168,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

handbrake performance poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 160,986 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 160,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush on track cntrol arm excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 151,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 142,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 142,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 92,501 miles

Drivers front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drivers front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,627 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 FTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG07 FTV, 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 FTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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