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BL07 USZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,109 mi
Last recorded157,109 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 USZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 156,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.4MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules **** (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 156,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.4MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules **** (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 149,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 137,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 137,249 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 123,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,799 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,799 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,198 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,449 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 USZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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