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BD07 BSZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,161 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch/flywheel noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2019 123,154 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking deisel fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch/flywheel noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,941 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Driveshaft CV outer boot, inner clip broken but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,748 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

offside front bumper area damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres are feathering on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front bumper area damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,190 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,190 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,445 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,285 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,007 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,410 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 BSZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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