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RF56 BZM

2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,862 mi
Last recorded144,862 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto82,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 BZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 144,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 122,767 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 122,767 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 119,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,698 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,097 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,020 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,253 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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RF56 BZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,868 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 BZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF56 BZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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