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BN07 UHO

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,960 mi
Last recorded149,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 UHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front shockabsorbers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective full exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,139 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges 225/45/17

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front shockers corroded

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2017 130,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shockers corroded

rear discs and pads in poor condition

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges 225/45/17

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,083 miles

all steering/suspension wear

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroded

slight wear rear d bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2015 113,895 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs poor condition

rear shockers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension/steering wearing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 102,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension/steering wearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,899 miles

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

osr tyre tread cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osr tyre tread cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/rear tyre tread cracks

Fail 5 Sep 2012 72,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/rear tyre tread cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,492 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

n/s/rear tyre getting low,o/s/rear tread cracks

Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

n/s/rear tyre getting low,o/s/rear tread cracks

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,271 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,373 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 UHO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

BN07 UHO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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