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BD07 BPV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 BPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,521 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 94,342 miles

Offside Front shock absorbed corroded

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

exhaust shield insecure and rattling

Fail 30 May 2018 94,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorbed corroded

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

exhaust shield insecure and rattling

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,940 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 3 Jun 2016 78,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2015 65,320 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2014 59,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,437 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,437 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,999 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 BPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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The MOT history for BD07 BPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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