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BJ07 HGY

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 HGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f wing dented

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2020 137,701 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f wing dented

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2019 132,170 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 132,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front slight wear rack arm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted, sills not inspected

Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,116 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on

undertrays fitted and sill covers

Fail 7 Feb 2018 124,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted and sill covers

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,158 miles

both frt tyres worn and cracking

sill covers fitted

water leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 116,158 miles

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

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

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

both frt tyres worn and cracking

sill covers fitted

water leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,804 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rubber missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 May 2013 90,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid not on max

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 90,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid not on max

drivers door check strap bolts loose

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,115 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine m.i.l.illuninated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,115 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine m.i.l.illuninated

Fail 23 May 2011 65,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

marc on front no plate

Pass 23 May 2011 65,423 miles

marc on front no plate

Pass 17 May 2010 49,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s & n/s iner arch area covers insecure

rear exhaust box rubbing rear cover

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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BJ07 HGY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BJ07 HGY, 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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BJ07 HGY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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