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BL56 XHP

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,754 mi
Last recorded153,754 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 153,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,346 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,935 miles

Front brake imbalance on 24% (limit 25%)

Tyres alround on 3mm

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 XHP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL56 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

BL56 XHP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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