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BD07 YOC

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,482 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 82,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates faded (0.1 (b))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates faded (0.1 (b))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 67,604 miles

Front Both brake hose ferrules are corroded

Front Both tyre valves are deteriorated (cracked)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 67,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Both brake hose ferrules are corroded

Front Both tyre valves are deteriorated (cracked)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seats fitted to rear seat belts.

under tray and engine covers fitted also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 26 May 2015 53,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sill cover loose on the underside

Pass 13 May 2014 48,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 48,864 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 44,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 38,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 20,337 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 YOC 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 73.7%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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