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BL07 REU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,176 mi
Last recorded160,176 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 REU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 160,176 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 160,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 153,679 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 142,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,157 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 105,499 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,142 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,841 miles

Centre Lower undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,163 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing allso feathering on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,798 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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BL07 REU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 REU, 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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BL07 REU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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