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BD07 YBY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 YBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,219 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 135,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 135,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 135,432 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet strut not working

brake efficiency at 46%

Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 104,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,736 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,981 miles

O/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

O/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,258 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 81,249 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,965 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,736 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

BD07 YBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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