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BL07 DUV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,450 mi
Last recorded191,450 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 DUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 191,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in tie arm

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 184,132 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in tie arm

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner but showing cord or ply and wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2022 184,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in tie arm

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner but showing cord or ply and wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 178,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear steering rack tie arm has slight play in

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,205 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Nov 2020 175,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 170,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 7 Nov 2017 156,617 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 156,617 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,290 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 148,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,578 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

outer edge worn offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,299 miles

2 nails in rwar n/s tyre

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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BL07 DUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL07 DUV, 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 BL07 DUV registered?

BL07 DUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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