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BT07 AZG

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,540 mi
Last recorded156,540 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 156,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo manifold / EGR pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL - Front/rear corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR upper trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 156,540 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo manifold / EGR pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL - Front/rear corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR upper trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Join corroded onto backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL front/rear corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 149,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Join corroded onto backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL front/rear corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,363 miles

Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen chip

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen chip

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions alongside fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount fractured but still securely attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount fractured but still securely attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH - brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has damage outside of zone A

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,077 miles

Brake unions by fuel tank corroded

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH- corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH- corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,074 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake unions by fuel tank corroded

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH- corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH- corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,652 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 unions alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 96,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 96,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,879 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,796 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 AZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT07 AZG, 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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BT07 AZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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