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BD07 VKA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,828 mi
Last recorded82,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,054 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2022 78,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 12 Mar 2021 72,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,506 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 62,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,234 miles

brake fluid is half empty

macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakend offside front (corrosion to top section of the strut casing)

nearside rear stop light has one section not working

offside rear sidelight has one section not working

offside rear stop light has one section not working

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake fluid is half empty

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% appears to have a bulb not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to top section of the strut casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% appears to have a bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake fluid is half empty

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% appears to have a bulb not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to top section of the strut casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has a bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% appears to have a bulb not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,369 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn smooth on the inner and outer shoulder / tread band areas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is perishing on the outer shoulder area . 225/45 ZR17 94w XL

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn smooth on the inner and outer shoulder / tread band areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,246 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edges (nearside smooth in places).

offside front antiroll bar upper gaiter clip damaged but still maintaining a seal at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,763 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2014 38,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,301 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 12,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKA, 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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BD07 VKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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