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BP07 VAK

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,738 mi
Last recorded129,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 VAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 129,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,175 miles

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

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

advise engine covers,under trays and sill covers

Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise engine covers,under trays and sill covers

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 94,530 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Wiper Blade Rubber Worn/Smeary

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,792 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Wiper Blade Rubber Worn/Smeary

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 70,991 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 70,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,300 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,300 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,804 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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BP07 VAK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 BP07 VAK, 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 BP07 VAK registered?

BP07 VAK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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