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BD07 HDE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,676 mi
Last recorded134,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 134,676 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,633 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,630 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear heat sheld insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filter rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,069 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight possible universal joint (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,963 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 54,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,022 miles

LH & RH rear tyres perished.

RH front wheel distorted on inside.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 44,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls. Slight damage to LH front tyre sidewall.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,917 miles

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls. Slight damage to LH front tyre sidewall.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,697 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BD07 HDE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

BD07 HDE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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