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BD07 AVY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 69,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 66,859 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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 63,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,311 miles

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

steering system rough

Fail 25 Apr 2019 57,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

steering system rough

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine fault light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine fault light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,361 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Apr 2016 51,539 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,519 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 AVY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BD07 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

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

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