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BD07 XTN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,478 mi
Last recorded138,478 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,478 miles

both headlamp lenses hazed beam patterns becoming poor

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,801 miles

both headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

corrosion to offside and nearside front shock absorber casings

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to inner cords

play at steering wheel to column

Fail 7 Nov 2023 129,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

corrosion to offside and nearside front shock absorber casings

no offside number plate light

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to inner cords

play at steering wheel to column

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,070 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,926 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,926 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 79,178 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,543 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,240 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 XTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

BD07 XTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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