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BN07 YNX

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,874 mi
Last recorded168,874 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth/on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 168,857 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth/on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 168,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 160,832 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 160,832 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,264 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 160,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 147,997 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 137,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 122,624 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,181 miles

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

front tyres feathered

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,813 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 107,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine management light iluminated

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,828 miles

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,629 miles

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,895 miles

Front brake pads on limit (Discs worn)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 54,395 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,630 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YNX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

BN07 YNX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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