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BT07 AYO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,362 mi
Last recorded191,362 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 AYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 191,362 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazards (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml on

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 187,098 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2015 168,618 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 150,179 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edge's

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 150,179 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edge's

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,004 miles

Both wipers poor.

Front brake disc outer faces corroded.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 114,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,501 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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BT07 AYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT07 AYO, 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 BT07 AYO registered?

BT07 AYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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