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BK07 DFU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 DFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,554 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

n/s/r body dented

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,475 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,465 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,374 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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BK07 DFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BK07 DFU, 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 BK07 DFU registered?

BK07 DFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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