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BD07 MKV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,418 mi
Last recorded166,418 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 MKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 166,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 158,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17-94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17-94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 158,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17-94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17-94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 156,161 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2023 156,161 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 148,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 143,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,506 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 135,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 131,311 miles

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

both front shock absorbers rusted above spring seat mounting

Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,844 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 115,726 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 115,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 111,515 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,712 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,339 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

RH rear tyre perishing.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,887 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 MKV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

BD07 MKV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is BD07 MKV safe to buy?

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