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BD07 BTE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,802 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 126,798 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 115,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,694 miles

Front windscreen has a stone chip but it dose not effect drivers view of the road.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,712 miles

Mil light on

Fail 15 Feb 2021 105,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Mil light on

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack pinon seal leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,299 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,921 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,915 miles

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

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

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

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 BTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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