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BV07 YNM

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,266 mi
Last recorded169,266 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 169,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 169,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 161,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 161,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,508 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 155,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 145,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 145,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 138,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 138,872 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 131,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 131,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 124,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 120,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 120,521 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 115,532 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 110,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 102,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2012 102,570 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,012 miles

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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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BV07 YNM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV07 YNM, 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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BV07 YNM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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