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B1 BJE

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,134 mi
Last recorded146,134 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 146,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 141,326 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 141,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded over. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded over. (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,144 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component fractured Hub carrier cracked by lower ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,175 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,175 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 109,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 101,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 92,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 92,707 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 84,831 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 76,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 68,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,800 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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B1 BJE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B1 BJE, 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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B1 BJE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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