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BT07 GRU

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,058 mi
Last recorded170,058 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 GRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 170,058 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 May 2019 148,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

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

Pass 19 May 2018 120,411 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 12 May 2018 120,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 102,093 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 May 2017 102,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2016 92,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 92,595 miles

Obligatory mirror missing o/s (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 81,200 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 81,200 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 14,359 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,684 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 GRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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