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BD07 AVV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 AVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,426 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention Please (Both side) (Size 215.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Attention Please (Fuel tank slightly damp)

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,412 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention Please (Both side) (Size 215.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,785 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking unable to see leak, fuel tank has splash on filler side and filter side, possible seepage from top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 69,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,311 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,897 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,858 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

warning on dashboard momentarily for nearside headlamp failure , all functioning correctly at time of test

Pass 2 May 2014 48,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,009 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 May 2013 40,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 26,226 miles

advise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2010 18,066 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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BD07 AVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD07 AVV, 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 BD07 AVV registered?

BD07 AVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is BD07 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 AVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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