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BD07 AVZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,551 mi
Last recorded167,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 AVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 167,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 164,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 160,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 158,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,310 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 153,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake flexy insecure rubbing on shocker bracket (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emmisions not tested no oil on dipstik

slight play top steering column bearinbg

Pass 22 May 2019 146,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 146,462 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 136,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 136,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 129,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Fail 12 May 2017 129,455 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Pass 7 May 2016 121,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 108,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 108,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 94,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 32,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,823 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 AVZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD07 AVZ registered?

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

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