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B14 PHD

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,706 mi
Last recorded46,706 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 PHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,633 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 46,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Steering column lighting switch deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,311 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 38,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,377 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,371 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,993 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,454 miles

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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B14 PHD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B14 PHD, 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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What year was B14 PHD registered?

B14 PHD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is B14 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 PHD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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