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BJ07 WVN

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 WVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 162,122 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 162,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2015 144,189 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,905 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,108 miles

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

silicon present on nearside outer c.v boot temp repair satisfactory at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2014 135,108 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

silicon present on nearside outer c.v boot temp repair satisfactory at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,048 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 119,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,101 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 WVN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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