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BX07 HXN

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,672 mi
Last recorded123,672 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 HXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play connecting to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2020 120,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,412 miles

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear brake pads worn to legal limit early replacement advised

Fail 8 Jan 2019 114,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear brake pads worn to legal limit early replacement advised

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,037 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,572 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear light claster has damage

Offside Rear worn on the inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,158 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads worn low to legal limit

Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,158 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads worn low to legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,136 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge and has a spring in it

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,696 miles

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

damage to boot lid

offside front brake hose has sign of rubbing on lower part of shocker

Fail 30 Dec 2013 64,696 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

damage to boot lid

offside front brake hose has sign of rubbing on lower part of shocker

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,723 miles

offside rear brake disc scored

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge/sidewall

offside rear brake disc scored

screw in offside rear tyre

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 HXN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX07 HXN, 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 HXN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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