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BN07 JBY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,678 mi
Last recorded194,678 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 194,678 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 185,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 173,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both Sides (Outer casing corroded)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (Inner Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Inner Edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 152,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 152,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,652 miles

slight exhaust leak front flexi pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 139,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,625 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

slight exhaust leak front section

Fail 4 Sep 2015 115,625 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,527 miles

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

front wipers smear slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,612 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 JBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

BN07 JBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BN07 JBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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