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B5 NRB

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NRB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,811 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 43,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 42,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,678 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,440 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,376 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,776 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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B5 NRB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 NRB, 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 B5 NRB registered?

B5 NRB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2007.

Is B5 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 NRB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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