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BN07 JBU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp fault

deterioration to exhaust front flexi pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2019 141,499 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp fault

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

deterioration to exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration to exhaust flexi pipe at front

wear to tyres

Fail 4 Apr 2018 130,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

deterioration to exhaust flexi pipe at front

wear to tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some deterioration to exhaust system at front

Fail 10 Apr 2017 120,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some deterioration to exhaust system at front

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,308 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,659 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN07 JBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BN07 JBU, 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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BN07 JBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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