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BL07 UTK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,115 mi
Last recorded132,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 132,115 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,801 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,456 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS N/S/F AND BOTH REAR 6MM O/S/F 4MM 215/55R16 93W

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,793 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 93V.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,287 miles

front washer jets, one working on each.

n/s/r outer side light not working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 7mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 93W.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,680 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 93V.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 1.6mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 93V.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,554 miles

front brake pads getting slightly low, corrosion forming to edge of front brake discs, o/s/f tyre worn and approaching limit on outer edge, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 5.0, spare space saver as new, 215/55/16 93v

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,360 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge, slight wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge, slight wear and corrosion to rear brake discs, slight wear to rear tyres on edges,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 215/55/16 93v

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 UTK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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