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BD07 EPY

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 EPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,703 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,162 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge / starting crack

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,131 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,539 miles

rear tyres getting/ cracking

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres getting/ cracking

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,914 miles

centre / rear exhaust rusty

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 7 Jun 2016 53,914 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

centre / rear exhaust rusty

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,665 miles

n/s/r tyre tyre cracking on tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tyre cracking on tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,824 miles

front brake pads worn

nsr tyre sidewall cut

nsr tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 EPY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

BD07 EPY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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