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BL07 UTN

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 UTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 121,263 miles

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,493 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,484 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,661 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre has deep cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,877 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 38,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts to sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,957 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts to sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,699 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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BL07 UTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL07 UTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL07 UTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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