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B16 SLA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,817 mi
Last recorded108,817 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 106,443 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel leak off pipe damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 103,892 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount stiff

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

Pass 18 May 2022 101,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Fail 17 May 2022 101,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both incorrect bulbs fitted HID BULBS FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Pass 28 May 2021 98,775 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 96,490 miles

Engine management light present on dashboard

Pass 7 May 2019 93,152 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 89,729 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2018 89,729 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 86,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,455 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking side walls

both rear tyres cracking side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,886 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded more so on inner surfaces

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

Fail 30 May 2014 75,886 miles

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

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded more so on inner surfaces

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 62,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,241 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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B16 SLA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 SLA, 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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B16 SLA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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