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VE07 FGC

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,931 mi
Last recorded119,931 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 FGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker top mountings deteriorated

minor oil leak

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,937 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,545 miles

Both front brake disc are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn

Rear brake discs are corroded

Steering lock is not working but engine immobiliser is fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,545 miles

Direction indicators not working On the nearside of the vehicle (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front brake disc are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn

Rear brake discs are corroded

Steering lock is not working but engine immobiliser is fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,539 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer face cracked and worn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,539 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre outer face cracked and worn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,711 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner stop light inop

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,073 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

none standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,029 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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VE07 FGC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE07 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE07 FGC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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