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BN07 JCY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 187,719 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner/outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 187,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner/outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 181,280 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 173,101 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 173,101 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 130,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 130,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,041 miles

engine gearbox and steering rack have light misting of oil

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/f lower suspension arm has very slight play

n/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6mm)

windscreen has small chip

Fail 26 Aug 2014 125,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine gearbox and steering rack have light misting of oil

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/f lower suspension arm has very slight play

n/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6mm)

windscreen has small chip

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,805 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 115,625 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oily underside

rear subframe isolater bushes have movement but are ok

stone chip to screen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 80,156 miles

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

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

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 JCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN07 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

BN07 JCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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