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BD07 OSE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,973 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 56,967 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,428 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,450 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 43,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,204 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 13 May 2013 40,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 38,293 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 31,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both rear tyres slightly distorted.

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
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BD07 OSE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD07 OSE registered?

BD07 OSE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is BD07 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 OSE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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