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BD07 AWX

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,341 mi
Last recorded170,341 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 AWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 170,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 170,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 166,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,870 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 122,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,539 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 109,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking underside fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Front exhaust system flexible section is leaking (7.1,2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.1.A.3,b)

Nearside Rear stop lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.2.1,b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Front suspension spring extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Offside Rear stop lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.2.1,b)

Rear number plate bonding is deteriorating (6.3.1,b)

The bonnet support/stays are missing (2,g)

The lower steering column coupling has free play/wear present (2.2.C.1,d)

The steering mechanism has free play/wear present approximately 13 mm (2.2.A.1,b)

The vehicle battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 109,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking underside fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose union area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust system flexible section is leaking (7.1,2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.1.A.3,b)

Nearside Rear stop lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.2.1,b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Front suspension spring extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Offside Rear stop lamp(s) have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of test (1.2.1,b)

Rear number plate bonding is deteriorating (6.3.1,b)

The bonnet support/stays are missing (2,g)

The lower steering column coupling has free play/wear present (2.2.C.1,d)

The steering mechanism has free play/wear present approximately 13 mm (2.2.A.1,b)

The vehicle battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,389 miles

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

front wipers inncorect park function not obstructing drivers view

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers inncorect park function not obstructing drivers view

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,221 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 61,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,263 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 AWX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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