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BT56 FFO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,419 mi
Last recorded184,419 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 184,419 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

EML on

Gear stick knob insecure - gear changing difficult

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 184,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to Caliper leaking at joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

EML on

Gear stick knob insecure - gear changing difficult

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 172,562 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 158,214 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 158,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 141,789 miles

eml on

nsr tyre worn on inner

Fail 27 May 2016 141,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated deteriorated and broken (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

eml on

nsr tyre worn on inner

Pass 29 May 2015 124,904 miles

condition front number plate

wear in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2014 108,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2014 108,319 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 103,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BT56 FFO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

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

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