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BT56 FFN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,538 mi
Last recorded210,538 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 210,538 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s at 3 mm approx

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s inner gaiters cracking

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings , restricting views

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal split

Tyres ; both front & both rear valve stems slightly perished

Tyres ; o/s/f & o/s/r side wall damage , close to cords ?

Fail 15 Mar 2016 210,538 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s at 3 mm approx

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s inner gaiters cracking

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings , restricting views

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal split

Tyres ; both front & both rear valve stems slightly perished

Tyres ; o/s/f & o/s/r side wall damage , close to cords ?

Pass 26 Feb 2015 198,020 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belt.

nearside rear secondry sidelight not working

Fail 6 Feb 2014 183,210 miles

Brakes ; both rear outer brake hoses , ferrules corroding

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension ; rear coil springs , n/s lower mounting rubber incomplete & o/s split

Tyres ; both rear tread uneven on inner ege

Pass 6 Feb 2014 183,210 miles

Brakes ; both rear outer brake hoses , ferrules corroding

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; rear coil springs , n/s lower mounting rubber incomplete & o/s split

Tyres ; both rear tread uneven on inner ege

Pass 14 Feb 2013 170,074 miles

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 12 %

brakes ; pedal gripper worn

brakes ; slight fluctuation on front brakes

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

tyres ; both front tread low , minor cuts n/s/f

Fail 14 Feb 2013 170,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 12 %

brakes ; pedal gripper worn

brakes ; slight fluctuation on front brakes

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

tyres ; both front tread low , minor cuts n/s/f

Pass 14 Dec 2011 139,447 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 139,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,875 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BT56 FFN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT56 FFN, 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 BT56 FFN registered?

BT56 FFN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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