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BN07 JBV

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 168,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,312 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 148,311 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 139,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,664 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,545 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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BN07 JBV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 JBV, 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 BN07 JBV registered?

BN07 JBV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BN07 JBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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