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BD07 AWJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,179 miles

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,854 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip in front screen

Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,851 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip in front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 75,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,076 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010

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 AWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

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

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