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BJ07 KTF

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 135,759 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf warning (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component fractured hub ( balljoint attachment position ) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2019 134,161 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hub (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant pipe corroded

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 92,608 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,076 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,172 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,168 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,030 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,268 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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BJ07 KTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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