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BT07 FVS

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,667 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault t/c light on (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,677 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 141,661 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 3.00 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn below 3.00 mm.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,459 miles

advise drivers side tyre very low /advise renew both front wiper blades.smearing w screen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner brake pad seems worn

offside rear jacking pad missing

parking brake effort low

smoke emission levels high

Fail 4 Jul 2013 109,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner brake pad seems worn

offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,116 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking block missing

smoke emission levels high

Fail 27 Jun 2012 85,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking block missing

smoke emission levels high

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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