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BJ07 UXU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,441 mi
Last recorded179,441 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 179,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 160,968 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cluster / showing white light (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 160,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box / pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cluster / showing white light (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 134,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly worn

o/s/r light cluster taped up but not showing white light

o/s/r tyre outer edges slightly worn

Fail 5 May 2017 134,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired sharp edges (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre outer edges slightly worn

o/s/r tyre outer edges slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2016 107,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 81,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,402 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

slight exhaust blow on flex; pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,871 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly poor

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever pulled forward.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,871 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs slightly poor

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,636 miles

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

o/s/r outer brake disc slightly ridged

slight exhaust blow from front flexy pipe

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,702 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

play in both steering arms

Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,624 miles

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

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 UXU 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 71.4%.

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 UXU, 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 BJ07 UXU registered?

BJ07 UXU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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