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BK07 FVT

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 FVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 84,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 MISSING IN EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

U.B.C.C

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 May 2023 84,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UBCC

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 83,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,563 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 62,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,914 miles

nearside rear outer position lamp inop

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 54,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,255 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,127 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,721 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 FVT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

BK07 FVT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BK07 FVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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