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BX07 DUY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,635 mi
Last recorded167,635 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 DUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 167,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 167,627 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 167,458 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 11 Sep 2017 160,909 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 160,909 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 155,837 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 149,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 149,461 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service 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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

springs all round corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,741 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 126,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 126,589 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

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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BX07 DUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BX07 DUY, 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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BX07 DUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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