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BL56 FHS

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,709 mi
Last recorded173,709 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 173,709 miles

wear nearside rear hub bushes

wear nearside rear tyre

wear offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2018 173,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wear nearside rear hub bushes

wear nearside rear tyre

wear offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,549 miles

slight free play nsr top outer rose bush

Pass 2 Aug 2016 143,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,196 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 90,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,387 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,245 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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BL56 FHS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL56 FHS, 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 BL56 FHS registered?

BL56 FHS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is BL56 FHS safe to buy?

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