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BD07 EPV

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 EPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,157 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,417 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,505 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 5,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,429 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 16 Jun 2011 26,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,095 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,148 miles

rear discs pitted

the steering system has a cloncking noise detected at the steering wheel all looks ok on inspection ok at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2010 22,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear discs pitted

the steering system has a cloncking noise detected at the steering wheel all looks ok on inspection ok at time of test

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 EPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

BD07 EPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is BD07 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 EPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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